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WorksheetsCharacterization
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 24mins
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1.
what is characterization?
a)
the creation or construction of a fictional character.
b)
a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
c)
the characters in a story
d)
how the characters act
2.
why is characterization important?
a)
cause it helps develop characters
b)
it describes the characters
c)
a crucial part of making a story compelling
d)
if there are no characters the story would not function
3.
what would the characterization of Cinderella be?
a)
a beautiful girl with kindness, politeness, gentleness, patience and grace because despite the rude treatment she gets around her house
b)
really rude and mean to her sisters
c)
a static character
d)
a dynamic character
4.
If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
5.
A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.
a)
an emotion at a specific point in time
b)
personality
c)
appearance
6.
Which is NOT a character trait?
a)
bossy
b)
scared
c)
responsible
d)
shy
7.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
8.
The character, thing, or event which is opposing the main character is...
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
9.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
10.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
11.
Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Mrs. Loveday was happy Kentucky won the football game.
b)
Mrs. Loveday leaped up and shrieked with joy when Kentucky won the football game.
c)
Mrs. Loveday watched the football game.
d)
Mrs. Loveday ate nachos while watching the football game.
12.
Characterization is the way an author reveals what a character is like and how the character changes throughout the story.
a)
true
b)
false
c)
sometimes true
d)
There is no such thing as characterization.
13.
Which of the following words could be a character trait?
a)
sunny
b)
windy
c)
clever
d)
clear
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