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Characterization!

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name

Class

Date

Characters _____________ throughout a story or drama.
They learn lessons as a result of the events and/or problems in the story.

stay the same

never change

grow and change

Makayla is kind to everyone. Last week, when a new girl came to Makayla's class, Makayla showed her around the school and introduced her to all of her friends.
Which word best describes Makayla?

cruel

compassionate

cheerful

friendly

Tom is described as being very fit, healthy, tall, and strong. Based on this description, we can infer that Tom ___________________.

eats junk food all day.

possibly plays a sport -- maybe basketball -- to stay healthy.

doesn't care about his health.

likes to sleep in on the weekends.

Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives. What character trait does Javier demonstrate?

Heroic

Cruel

Angry

Intelligent

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.

selfish

sneaky

thrifty

rude

What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.

impulsive

obsessed

humble

compassionate

If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

direct characterization

indirect characterization

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

direct characterization

indirect characterization

A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.

an emotion at a specific point in time

personality

appearance

10.

Which is NOT a character trait?

bossy

scared

responsible

shy

11.

Which of the following is a character trait?

adventurous

tall

sad

irritated

12.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

He tapped his foot anxiously.

"I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

Frank was a shy, quiet person.

Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

13.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

Marcia was a nervous person.

Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

14.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

15.

A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson.
What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?

Carson's sister has an art show coming up.

Carson's sister told him not to peek at her project.

Carson followed his sister's rules and didn't go into her room.

Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.

16.

Characterization is

the central message in a story

the problem in a story

the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

17.

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

18.

In direct characterization....

the writer describes the character

the writer reveals the character through STEAL

the writer doesn't care how you learn about the character

19.

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

20.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: " No wonder Johnny was hurt because his parents didn't want him."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

21.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "He glanced at her face - her eyes, which were honey brown, and her nose, which crinkled when she smiled."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

22.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "But I am so much more than that! I am a musician, and a swimmer, and a person able to make my own decisions."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

23.

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

24.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "After rolling up his sleeve, the sailor revealed several tattoos on his arm."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

25.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "If you want to know the truth, I wasn't feeling that good in the first place."

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

26.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Mark stomped to his room and slammed the door. Everything seemed so unfair.

Direct characterization

Indirect characterization

100 %

Characterization!

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 35mins

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