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Characterization Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

The character, thing, or event which is OPPOSING the main character is...

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

static character

d)

villian

2.

The main character in a story is the...

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Only character

d)

Most hated character

3.

Characterization is the process of revealing character traits, in order to enhance a story's flow and ability to captivate an audience.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A character that has many different sides, and is fully developed is...

a)

the antagonist

b)

the protagonist

c)

dynamic

d)

static

5.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

a)

She wrapped her jacket tighter around her, despite the high temperature outside.

b)

"I wouldn't trust her." Jackie warned.

c)

Lilly was a quiet, shy girl, but could be stubborn at times.

d)

Everything she drew he kept. Even the pieces she crumbled into a ball.

6.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
a)
Indirect characterization shows the characters' actions to reveal traits.
b)
Direct characterization reveals character traits through thoughts only
c)
Indirect characterization relies on the reader's ability to determine the setting and plot
d)
Indirect characterization is seldom used in creative writing. 
7.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

a)

Jane was always rude when Greg wanted more dessert.

b)

Jane gave Greg a look when he went to take more dessert.

c)

Greg's wife huffed loudly as he took another piece.

d)

Greg knew to never take a second helping of dessert around Jane.

8.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
b)
Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously. 
c)
Marcia was a nervous person.
d)
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
9.

A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...

a)

the antagonist

b)

the protagonist

c)

dynamic

d)

static

10.
"Arthur doesn't do his homework," Nathaniel told her.  "He doesn't practice.  He'll fail." is an example of...
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both
11.
"A short man in his early fifties sat behind a large wooden desk.  He had a kind face, but sat rigidly in his chair." is an example of...
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both
12.
"Jeremy looked like a rock star.  He was really tall with perfect blonde hair, ice blue eyes, and this sullen look that drove the girls crazy." is an example of...
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both