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Character Terms Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

in a story people, animals, or objects that show how real humans behave

a)

character

b)

irony

c)

theme

d)

plot

2.

a writer tells the reader directly what a character is like or what the character’s motives are

a)

indirect characterization

b)

direct characterization

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

3.

the writer shows the character and allows the reader to decide; the reader makes inferences based on observations of character clues

a)

foreshadowing

b)

dramatic irony

c)

direct characterization

d)

indirect characterization

4.

Speech, appearance, actions, private thoughts, and effect are all clues to?

a)

character

b)

symbol

c)

theme

d)

ambiguity

5.

the driving force of a character’s actions

a)

motivation

b)

verbal irony

c)

flashback

d)

symbol

6.

the main character that experiences conflict

a)

subordinate

b)

antagonist

c)

protagonist

d)

stock

7.

the character or force that the protagonist must overcome to resolve the conflict

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

subordinate

d)

stock

8.

a minor character who adds depth and complication to the plot; supporting cast

a)

subordinate

b)

stock

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

9.

a character quickly recognized and accepted by the reader who needs no development (stereotype)

a)

protagonist

b)

subordinate

c)

stock

d)

antagonist

10.

describes a character who changes throughout the story

a)

dynamic

b)

static

c)

flat

d)

round

11.

describes a character who remains the same throughout the story

a)

dynamic

b)

static

c)

round

d)

flat

12.

describes a character who is simple with only one or two memorable traits

a)

static

b)

dynamic

c)

round

d)

flat

13.

describes a character who is complex with several remarkable traits

a)

static

b)

dynamic

c)

flat

d)

round

14.
"Ms. Slater is friendly" is an example of... 
a)
Direct characterization
b)
Indirect characterization
15.
Static characters go through many changes throughout a story.
a)
True
b)
False
16.

The protagonist of a story is usually round AND dynamic.

a)

True

b)

False

17.
"Ms. Slater greets her students every morning with a big smile" is an example of...
a)
Direct characterization
b)
Indirect characterization
18.
Characterization can be shown through a character's speech, thoughts, effects, actions, and looks.
a)
False
b)
True
19.
What is the method/process used by authors to help develop a character?
a)
Story elements
b)
Drafting
c)
Characterization
d)
Foiling
20.
Who is this
a)
Goofy
b)
Donald Duck
c)
Mickey
d)
Rapunzel