Character Analysis in Literature

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of character analysis using the Wicked Witch of the West from 'The Wizard of Oz' as an example. It emphasizes the importance of understanding a character's actions, thoughts, and desires to accurately portray them. The tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to analyzing characters, including creating character maps and identifying traits with supporting evidence. The goal is to help viewers understand characters deeply, enabling them to perform or write about them effectively.

What role was the narrator cast in for the school musical?

• Dorothy

• The Wicked Witch of the West

• The Tin Man

• The Scarecrow

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Why is the narrator reading the script closely?

• To memorize all the lines

• To understand the story better

• To nail the character of the Wicked Witch

• To help her friends with their roles

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What is character analysis?

• Analyzing the setting of the story

• Studying the plot of the story

• Examining a character's actions, feelings, and thoughts

• Memorizing the script

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What does the narrator focus on to analyze the Wicked Witch?

• Her friends

• Her actions, words, feelings, and thoughts

• Her appearance

• Her background story

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Why does the Wicked Witch want the ruby red slippers?

• They are fashionable

• They are a gift from Dorothy

• They belonged to her sister

• They have magical powers

What does the Wicked Witch do to Dorothy and her friends?

• Ignores them

• Helps them find their way

• Does mean things like setting the Scarecrow on fire

• Gives them gifts

Which character trait best describes the Wicked Witch's behavior?

• Kind

• Generous

• Cruel

• Friendly

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How does the Wicked Witch often appear and disappear?

• In a cloud of red smoke

• By walking

• By flying on her broom

• By using a magic door

What should be included in a character analysis?

• Only the character's actions

• Character traits and evidence from the text

• The setting description

• The plot summary

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What does the narrator need to practice to play the Wicked Witch?

• Her dance moves

• Her cackling laugh

• Her costume changes

• Her lines

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