SpringBoard 4.2 and 4.3

What is the primary focus of direct characterization?

• To show a character's actions through indirect means

• To provide information about a character through the narrator's direct statements

• To reveal a character's thoughts through dialogue

• To describe a character's environment

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The narrator describes the character's appearance

• The character's thoughts are revealed through their actions

• The narrator directly states the character's motivations

• The character's background is explained by the narrator

What can be inferred about a character who says, "I am eighteen, and I am not looking for gold, only my brother Joaquín"?

• The character is greedy and selfish

• The character is focused and determined

• The character is confused and lost

• The character is wealthy and powerful

How does indirect characterization help readers understand a character?

• By listing the character's achievements

• By showing the character's actions and thoughts

• By providing a detailed background story

• By describing the character's physical appearance

The role of a complex character in a story is to (a)   .

• To provide comic relief
• To have multiple or conflicting mot
• To serve as a background character
• To always be the antagonist

Which method of characterization involves the narrator sharing information directly with the reader?

• Indirect through actions

• Indirect through thoughts

• Direct from the narrator

• Indirect through appearance

What can be inferred about a character who is described as having a good sense of smell and memory?

• They are likely to be forgetful.

• They are likely to be observant and resourceful.

• They are likely to be careless.

• They are likely to be indecisive.

What does "tone" in vocal delivery indicate?

• The speed of speech

• The speaker's emotion or attitude

• The volume of speech

• The clarity of articulation

Which element of vocal delivery involves the raising of the voice at the end of a sentence to signal a question?

• Volume

• Pace

• Pitch

• Articulation

"Pace" in vocal delivery is the rate at which (a)   are spoken.

• It determines the loudness of speec
• It shows the speaker's emotion
• It is the rate at which words are s
• It affects the clarity of articulat