What is the primary method an author uses to develop complex characters in a text?

Dialogue and interactions with other characters

Detailed descriptions of the setting

Which of the following best describes a static character?

A character who remains the same throughout the story

A character who undergoes significant change

A character who is the main focus of the story

A character who is only mentioned briefly

In literary analysis, what does the term 'motivation' refer to?

The reason behind a character's actions

The author's purpose for writing

How does an author typically reveal a character's internal conflict?

Through the character's thoughts and feelings

By describing the character's physical appearance

Through the use of complex vocabulary

What is the effect of a character's development on the plot of a story?

It determines the genre of the story

What role do secondary characters often play in a story?

They help to develop the main character

They are the main focus of the story

They have no impact on the plot

They are only used for comic relief

Which of the following is a characteristic of a round character?

They are complex and undergo development

They are predictable and unchanging

They are only present in the background

What is the significance of a character's background in a story?

It provides context for their actions and motivations

It determines the story's genre

How can an author show a character's change in perspective?

Through the character's dialogue and actions

By altering the story's setting

By changing the genre of the story

Through the use of complex vocabulary

What is a common trait of a dynamic character?

They undergo significant personal growth

They remain unchanged throughout the story

They are only present in the background

How does a character's interaction with others influence their development?

It can reveal new aspects of their personality

It has no influence on their development

It only affects the story's setting

It determines the story's genre

What is the purpose of a character's internal monologue?

To reveal their thoughts and feelings

Analyzing Complex Characters and Their Development in a Text

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9th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Which standard?

RL.1

RI.3

RL.5

RL.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is the correct answer?

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which two pieces of evidence best describes the changes that Jeanette undergoes?

The pack hated Jeanette. She was the most successful of us, the one furthest removed from her origins.

Her real name was GWARR!, but she wouldn’t respond to this anymore. Jeanette spiffed her penny loafers until her very shoes seemed to gloat.

Her hearing was still twig-snap sharp.

The pack hated Jeanette, but we hated Mirabella more.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a dynamic character?

Changes throughout the story and learns something.

Does not undergo any changes.

Protagonist of a story and readers know a lot about them and they have multiple personality traits.

Minor character, we know few things about them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A story ends with the protagonist realizing the value of community after going through various trials alone. What technique is used to convey the theme?

Symbolism

Irony

Character development

Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The way an author reveals the traits and personality of the characters is _________.

Characterization

Plot

Theme

Exposition

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Writers use _______ to bring characters to life and give readers insights into characters qualities, traits, and reactions to other characters.

Dialogue

Theme

Parallel Episodes

Characterization

Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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Analyzing Complex Characters and Their Development in a Text

Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Which standard?

Which is the correct answer?

Which two pieces of evidence best describes the changes that Jeanette undergoes?

What is a dynamic character?

A story ends with the protagonist realizing the value of community after going through various trials alone. What technique is used to convey the theme?

The way an author reveals the traits and personality of the characters is _________.

Writers use _______ to bring characters to life and give readers insights into characters qualities, traits, and reactions to other characters.

One way of figuring out a ____________ is to apply the lessons learned by the main characters to people in real life.

To ____________ a plot, you examine the way events and actions in each stage increase or help to resolve the conflict.

People or animals who take part in a story’s action.

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