Characterization Assessment Quiz

Read this character detail: "Jasmine's science fair ribbons created a rainbow across her bedroom wall." This is an example of characterization through:

• Dialogue

• Appearance

• Thoughts/Feelings

• Reactions of Others

"Miguel double-checked every door lock, then went back to triple-check them." This shows characterization through:

• Actions

• Dialogue

• Appearance

• Thoughts/Feelings

"'Well, actually, there are seventeen different species of penguins,' Riley interrupted for the third time that class." This reveals character through:

• Reactions of Others

• Actions

• Dialogue

• Appearance

"I'll never be as good as my sister, Sophia thought, staring at her report card." This demonstrates characterization through:

• Appearance

• Dialogue

• Thoughts/Feelings

• Actions

"Students automatically saved a seat for Derek at lunch, knowing he'd make them laugh until milk came out their noses." This shows characterization through:

• Actions

• Reactions of Others

• Dialogue

• Thoughts/Feelings

"Katie's fingernails were bitten down to the quick, and her pencil eraser was completely worn away." This shows characterization through:

• Appearance

• Actions

• Thoughts/Feelings

• Dialogue

"'If no one else is going to help, then I guess I'll do it myself,' Sara muttered, picking up the scattered papers." This reveals character through:

• Reactions of Others

• Dialogue

• Actions

• Appearance

"Teachers always paired new students with Amanda, trusting her gentle nature." This demonstrates characterization through:

• Actions

• Thoughts/Feelings

• Reactions of Others

• Dialogue

"Maybe if I make myself small enough, nobody will notice me, thought Ben, sliding lower in his chair." This shows characterization through:

• Actions

• Thoughts/Feelings

• Appearance

• Dialogue

"Marcus meticulously arranged his colored pencils by height before beginning his art project." This reveals character through:

• Actions

• Appearance

• Dialogue

• Reactions of Others