Characterization Review

Physical traits tell readers about a character’s

• intelligence

• personality

• fitness

• appearance

Character traits show a character’s

• appearance

• inner qualities

• decision making skills

• inner and outer qualities

An author’s goal is to make characters seem

• Perfect in every way

• Like characters in other books or stories

• Like real people

• Different from real people

Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect characterization?

• the color of a character's hair

• the character's actions

• the character's thoughts

• things others say about the character

A character that has many different sides, and is fully developed is...

• the antagonist

• the protagonist

• round

• flat

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously. 

• Marcia was a nervous person.

• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

Characterization is the process of revealing character traits. 

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.

• "I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.

• Frank was a shy, quiet person.

• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

• Indirect characterization shows the characters' actions to reveal traits.

• Direct characterization reveals character traits through thoughts only

• Indirect characterization relies on the reader's ability to determine the setting and plot

• Indirect characterization is seldom used in creative writing. 

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

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

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

• Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.