Direct vs Indirect Characterization

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
What is indirect characterization?
a. When the author explicitly states a character's traits
b. When the author uses actions and dialogue to reveal a character's traits
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
In which of the following ways can an author use indirect characterization to reveal a character's personality?
Through the character's thoughts and feelings
Through the character's actions
Through the character's dialogue
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When the author plainly tells the reader what the character is like.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The author may describe what the character looks like or what the character’s personality is like.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Example - “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.”
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech and actions.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When the reader must infer from the character’s speech and actions what the character is like.
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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