Literary Analysis: Character Development

At the BEGINNING of a story, what should you do to track a character's development?

• Write or draw examples that show the character's development at the beginning and explain their significance.

• Summarize the entire plot without focusing on the character.

• Only write about the ending of the story.

• Ignore the character's actions and focus on the setting.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following best describes what you should do to track character development in the middle of a story?

• Write or draw examples that show the character's development and explain their significance.

• Summarize the entire story without focusing on character changes.

• Only describe the character at the beginning of the story.

• Ignore the character's actions and focus on the setting.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

At the end of the story, what should you do to track the character's development?

• Write or draw examples that show the character's development and explain their significance.

• Summarize the entire plot without focusing on the character.

• List all the characters in the story.

• Describe the setting in detail.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The character is static or dynamic. Choose the correct answer.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

• Round

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The narrator’s description of the parents serves to --

• contrast the children’s and adults’ reactions to the storm

• explain the relationship between the narrator and her parent

• discourage children from playing outside during storms

• imply that the narrator’s parents disapproved of her choices

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

This quote proves ________.

• the character is not close with his dad.

• the narrator is more comfortable being unseen when he is with loved ones.

• the narrator works hard to make sure that he is never unseen.

• the character prefers to be silent when he is with other people.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

• equality
• companionship
• sympathy
• envy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

While in the car before graduation, what did Dad make Auggie promise?

• No more kisses in public.
• Not to tell Mom about the helmet. 
• Not to call him dear ol' dad.
• .Not to tell Mom he didn't want kissed after graduation.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is Montag afraid of Beatty? (The biggest reason)

• He knows about all of the hidden books and could have Montag arrested and his house burned

• He knows more and will confuse Montag, may be able to convince him to quit thinking

• He is Montag's boss and Montag really respects his opinions

• He is someone Montag will see often and Montag doesn’t want him to be upset

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Jackson wants to ask someone out to the dance, but he’s afraid to do so.

• individual vs. individual

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. nature

• individual vs. society

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3