Identifying Character Action, Motive, Traits
Authored by Margaret Anderson
English
6th - 7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is characterization?
Character traits
What a character says and thinks
The process in which the author tells the personality of a character
What a character looks like and what are his actions
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Direct characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits
the author showing you a character's traits
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CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Indirect characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits
the author showing you a character's traits
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does analyzing character traits help you become a better reader?
When you are able to identify a character’s traits, you are able to understand their actions and motives better.
Understanding the character gives you an understanding of the story.
You can make predictions about how a character will react to different situations.
All of the above.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?
Taking things that don't belong to you
Silly Teal Eels Ate Lasagna
Direct characterization
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
He tapped his foot anxiously.
"I wouldn't trust that man," said Maggie.
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
During the test, Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow and she tugged her hair anxiously.
Marcia was a nervous person.
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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