Exploring Characterization Techniques in Literature
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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Sophia Harris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is direct characterization?
When the narrator or characters directly tell the audience the traits.
When the reader has to infer traits from the text.
When the character's traits are revealed through dialogue.
When the author shows traits through actions.
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 of the following is an example of direct characterization?
John was an avid reader and enjoyed fantasy novels.
Chris never told his friends about his hobby.
Mel walked to school every day and basked in the sun.
John read a fantasy novel every day.
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
Why might an author use direct characterization?
To show complex growth and development.
To make the reader infer traits.
Because concise broad details are easier to remember.
To reveal traits through dialogue.
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
Which of the following is a reason for using direct characterization?
To reveal traits through dialogue.
To provide concise broad details.
To make the reader infer traits.
To show complex growth and development.
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 is indirect characterization?
When the character's traits are revealed through dialogue.
When the author shows traits through actions, thoughts, and effects on others.
When the narrator directly tells the audience the traits.
When the reader is given a summary of the character's traits.
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
Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect characterization?
Directly stating the character's traits.
What the character says.
What the character thinks.
The character's actions.
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 'S' in 'STALE' stand for?
Saying
Says
Speech
Speaking
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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