Character Actions

1c. Read this sentence:

Twisting her braid

between her finger, Marcie jumped

whenever anyone entered the room.

What method of characterization does the sentence use to describe the character?

• A. Action

• B. Dialogue

• C. Appearance

• D. Thoughts.

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2c. Why does an author use dialogue in characterization?

• A. To show events that happened before the story began

• B.To show how the characters interact with one another

• C. To show the main struggle the characters will face

• D. To show the physical gestures a character makes

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3c. How can the reader use the setting of a story to learn more about a character?

• A. By noticing clothing common to the story's time period

• B. By noticing the physical appearance of the character

• C. By noticing the physical gestures the character makes

• D. By noticing how the character interacts with his or her surrounding

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4c. What is one way an author can use the setting of a story to build tension?

• A. The characters are comfortable with their surroundings.

• B.The characters and the story's setting are introduced.

• C. The characters don't fit in with their surrounding.

• D. The characters remember a previous set of surroundings.

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5c. Which sentence is an example of characterization through action?

• A. The clenching of her toes inside her shoes was her only movement as she waited for the police officer to appear.

• B. Shad beautiful red hair that was often pulled back from her face into a tight, functional braid.

• C. She lacked height, but her steely blue eyes and the sharp angles of her face made her seem intimidating to others.

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6c. What information can be revealed through characterization?

• A. The time period of the characters live in

• B. The location where the characters live

• C. The central conflict of the story

• D. What motivates the characters

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7c. In this example, what does the author use to describe the woman?

The woman's long, blond hair

flowed behind her like a banner.

The men in the room took notice,

unsure if it was her extreme height,

the sharp angles of her face, or the

steadiness of her green eyes that held

their attention.

• A. Thoughts

• B. Actions

• C. Appearance

• D. Dialogue

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8c. What are you doing when you analyze a character's actions and words to learn more about him or her?

• A. Analyzing the tone of the story

• B.Visualizing the setting of the story

• C. Creating a backstory for the character

• D. Making an inference about the character

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9c. Read this passage:

Eliza's hands shook as she placed them in her lap,

a tear traveling down her cheek. "I can't believe it.

It's like a nightmare, "she said softly, pressing her

lips together tightly. "I never thought this would

happen. And now it's here and I ... can't believe it."

What is the most likely inference a reader can make about Eliza's emotional state?

• A. She is tired.

• B. She is sad.

• C.She is happy.

• D. She is calm.

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10c. Read this passage:

"That's a great joke!" I laughed. "You're so funny!

Why am laughing? This guy couldn't tell a joke to

save his life. I can't stand this; I wonder how soon

I can leave.

How does the difference between the character's spoken words and internal thoughts affect the story?

• A. It introduces a new character.

• B. It establishes the setting.

• C. It creates a dramatic tension

• D. It ties up loose ends.

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