WorksheetsCharacterization
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
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.
They learn lessons as a result of the events and/or problems in the story.
Which word best describes Makayla?
In indirect characterization....
the writer describes the character
the character's personality is directly described by the author
the writer reveals the character through STEAL
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks
Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love
Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Destiny always came by with her bags, even if she was only stopping by to pick up and outfit or do homework."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Heck kid" - he grinned wolfishly - "them boys at the station know me by now."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Luke Skywalker --> Darth Vader
Foils
NOT Foils
Snow White --> Seven Dwarfs
Foils
NOT Foils
What is a foil character?
The central character.
The character that opposes the central character.
A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight qualities of the other character
Who is the main character in "There Will Come Soft Rains?"
The dog
The rain
The house
The robotic mice
What literary element does Ray Bradbury use throughout "There Will Come Soft Rains" to give characterization to the main character?
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration
Imagery
What is a character trait that describes Norma from "Button, Button?"
Jealous
Unfaithful
Sincere
Curious
What is a character trait that describes Judson from "Ruthless?"
Vindictive
Peaceful
Adventurous
Fair
What is characterization?
Character traits
What a character says and thinks
The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.
What a character looks like and what are his actions
What is direct characterization?
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.
The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts to prove his worthiness in the popularity race (he estimates he's currently ranked 52nd or 53rd) are constantly foiled by well-meaning parents, a younger and older brother, and nerdy friends. No matter how hard he tries Greg can’t stop being a wimpy kid.
Direct
Indirect
Melinda Sordino from Speak
My room belongs to an alien. It is a postcard of who I was in the fifth grade. It is a demented phase when I thought that roses should cover everything and pink was a great color. (thinks Melinda)
Direct
Indirect
Lennie from Of Mice and Men
Lennie is big and dumb. His childlike innocence allows him to take an active role in George's dream of owning farm. Lennie loves soft things and animals, which he accidentally kills because of his strength. His size combined with his mental handicap frequently put him and George in difficult situations.
Direct
Indirect
