Story Elements

What is characterization in literature?

• The process by which a writer reveals the physical features and personality of a character

• The process of writing poems

• The way a story ends

• The setting of a story

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How many types of characterization are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

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What is direct characterization?

• When the reader must infer the personality of the character through actions, speech, and thoughts

• When the writer directly tells the reader what the personality of the character is

• When the character is a villain

• When the character is a hero

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What is indirect characterization?

• When the writer directly tells the reader what the personality of the character is

• When the reader must infer the personality of the character through actions, speech, and thoughts

• When the character is a sidekick

• When the character is a narrator

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What is the setting of a piece of literature?

• The time and place in which the story takes place.

• The main character of the story.

• The problem in the story.

• The ending of the story.

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Which of the following can the setting of a story help to create?

• The mood of the story.

• The main character.

• The title of the story.

• The author’s name.

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What is an example of a setting in a story?

• A school compared to a factory.

• The main character’s actions.

• The story’s theme.

• The author’s opinion.

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Why is the time of day or time of year important in a story?

• It can show differences between day and night or summer and winter.

• It tells who the main character is.

• It explains the story’s problem.

• It describes the author’s feelings.

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What should you think about when analyzing the setting of a story?

• How the setting affects the characters’ actions.

• The author’s favorite color.

• The number of chapters in the book.

• The story’s title.

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What is the plot of a story?

• The series of events that make up a story, presented as an interrelated sequence.

• The main character in a story.

• The setting of a story.

• The theme of a story.

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