Characterization Quiz: Direct and Indirect

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• "She always helped her friends with their homework."

• "Maria was a generous person."

• "He slammed the door and stomped away."

• "They whispered about him behind his back."

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TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E3.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D

Which part of STEAL does the following sentence best represent? "He muttered under his breath, 'I wish I could just disappear.'"

• Looks

• Thoughts

• Effects on others

• Actions

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TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E3.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D

Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?

• "Tommy is a brave boy."

• "She is very smart."

• "He faced the bully without flinching."

• "The teacher is strict."

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TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E3.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D

Which of the following best describes the "A" in the STEAL method?

• Appearance

• Actions

• Attitude

• Ambition

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TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E3.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

Read the following sentence: "Even though it was raining, Sarah gave her umbrella to a stranger." What does this action reveal about Sarah?

• She is forgetful.

• She is generous.

• She is impatient.

• She is shy.

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TEKS.ELA.6.7.B. 7.7.B

TEKS.ELA.8.7B

Which of the following sentences uses indirect characterization to show that a character is nervous?

• "He was nervous about the test."

• "His hands trembled as he looked at the clock."

• "She is always calm."

• "The teacher announced the test results."

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TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E3.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

A story describes a character as "always looking down" Which part of STEAL does this best represent?

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effects on others

• Actions

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TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D

Read the following passage: "Jake's friends always asked him for advice because he listened carefully and never judged them." What can you infer about Jake's character using the STEAL method?

• Jake is impatient.

• Jake is trustworthy and understanding.

• Jake is forgetful.

• Jake is dishonest.

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TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E3.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D

A character in a story reflects, "I can't believe I failed again. Maybe I'm just not good enough." Using the STEAL method, what does this reveal about the character's internal state, and which part of STEAL does it represent?

• The character is confident; Actions

• The character is insecure; Thoughts

• The character is angry; Effects on others

• The character is excited; Speech

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TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D

Read the following passage: "Whenever the teacher asked a question, Emily would raise her hand and answer with a smile. Her classmates often looked to her for help during group work." Based on this information, what can you infer about Emily's character, and which parts of STEAL are being used?

• Emily is shy; Appearance and Thoughts

• Emily is helpful and confident; Actions and Effects on others

• Emily is forgetful; Speech and Actions

• Emily is dishonest; Thoughts and Appearance

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TEKS.ELA.E1.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6A

TEKS.ELA.E2.6D

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6D