Characters and Characterization

He bounded into the room, his smile shining for all to see. (What trait is revealed?)

• joyous

• immature

• angry

She tiptoed into the crowded room, hoping no one noticed. (What trait is revealed?)

• outgoing

• timid

• aggressive

Ava glared at her teacher as he explained the project. It was just too much! (How does Ava feel?)

• determined

• excited

• overwhelmed

He shuffled toward the bathroom door. It was not going to be an easy morning.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

A fully developed character that readers get to know well. Many traits (positive and negative) or different sides of their personality are revealed.

• Round character

• Flat character

• Static Character

• Minor character

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

• Antagonist

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jeff is compassionate when it comes to taking care of his nephews.

• Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

• Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

• Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn’t know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait?

• His dialogue with others.

• His feelings

• His thoughts

• His actions

Which type of characterization is when the narrator/author TELLS the reader about a character?

• Direct

• Indirect

What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are?

• what the character says

• how other characters react to the character

• what the character thinks

• all of the above