Characterization

What is indirect characterization?

• A method where the author directly states a character's traits.

• A technique where the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, speech, and reactions of others.

• A way to describe a character's physical appearance only.

• A narrative style that focuses solely on the plot without character development.

What does STEAL stand for in characterization?

• Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Attitude, and Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Language

What is a flat character?

• A character with multiple traits and a complex personality.

• A character that undergoes significant development throughout the story.

• A one-dimensional character that lacks depth and embodies a single trait.

• A character that is always the protagonist in a story.

What is the effect of a character's speech on characterization?

• A character's speech can reveal their personality, background, and emotional state.

• A character's speech is irrelevant to their characterization.

• A character's speech only reflects their current mood.

• A character's speech is primarily used for comedic effect.

How can you determine a character's traits?

• By analyzing their physical appearance and clothing style.

• By examining what they say, what they think, and how other characters react to them.

• By looking at the setting in which they are placed.

• By considering the author's background and intentions.

What is direct characterization?

• Direct characterization is when the author shows a character's traits through their actions and dialogue.

• Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as saying 'Kareem was a polite, patient boy.'

• Direct characterization involves the reader inferring a character's traits based on their thoughts.

• Direct characterization is when a character's traits are revealed through other characters' opinions.

How does a character's appearance contribute to characterization?

• It has no impact on characterization.

• It can suggest their social status, personality traits, and emotional state.

• It only reflects their physical health.

• It is solely determined by the author's writing style.

What character trait does being helpful demonstrate?

• Being considerate

• Being selfish

• Being rude

• Being indifferent

What is characterization?

• Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality of a character in a story.

• Characterization is the method of creating a plot twist in a narrative.

• Characterization refers to the setting and time period of a story.

• Characterization is the technique used to develop the theme of a story.

What is a round character?

• A character that remains the same throughout the story.

• A character that is complex and well-developed, exhibiting a range of emotions and traits.

• A character that only appears in one scene.

• A character that is flat and lacks depth.