
Exploring Direct and Indirect Characterization Techniques

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6th - 10th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of characterization in a story?
To create suspense
To advance the plot
To develop and reveal characters
To describe the setting
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of characterization involves the narrator directly telling the reader about a character?
Implicit characterization
Explicit characterization
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of direct characterization, what quality is NOT mentioned about the tall policeman?
Confidence
Height
Impressiveness
Kindness
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the acronym STEAL stand for in indirect characterization?
Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Activities, Looks
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Activities, Looks
Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, Looks
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'S' in STEAL represent?
Situation
Style
Setting
Speech
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of 'Speech' from the STEAL acronym, what does the waitress's dialogue reveal about her?
She is rude
She knows her customers well
She dislikes her customers
She is new to the job
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'T' in STEAL stand for?
Time
Traits
Thoughts
Tactics
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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