WorksheetsCharacterization
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?
Mrs. Loveday was happy Kentucky won the football game.
Mrs. Loveday leaped up and shrieked with joy when Kentucky won the football game.
Mrs. Loveday watched the football game.
Mrs. Loveday ate nachos while watching the football game.
Characterization is the way an author reveals what a character is like and how the character changes throughout the story.
true
false
sometimes true
There is no such thing as characterization.
Which of the following words could be a character trait?
sunny
windy
clever
clear
Daniel likes to help others. He often volunteers at the homeless shelter and he frequently brings an extra lunch to school to give to a friend. If anyone ever needs help, Daniel is one of the first people to volunteer. He would rather give a present than to get one. The character trait that best describes Daniel is...
Obedient
Loyal
Charming
Generous
The king glared at the scroungy, boy before him. "How dare you steal from the king's court!" he gruffly exclaimed. The trembling boy begged for forgiveness. He explained how he had no home, no food, and no where to turn. "Send him to the dungeons!" the king shouted angrily. The character trait that best describes the king is...
greedy
cruel
nagging
loud
Which method of characterization tells what the character SAYS AND DOES?
Physical Traits
Inner Thoughts and Feelings
Speech and Behavior
Other Characters' Reactions to the Character
Someone who likes to try new or exciting things.
adventurous
energetic
clumsy
rambunctious
Someone who is determined to be successful, rich or famous.
adventurous
ambitious
cautious
unruly
Someone who is always working very hard.
obstinate
industrious
oblivious
conscious
Someone who looks down on people.
tenacious
ludicrous
condescending
vacuous
Someone who appears calm and relaxed
discombobulated
hearty
vigorous
nonchalant
Someone who always wants to find out about something.
obliging
mundane
inquisitive
audacious
What is a character trait?
a word that describes a character's physical appearance
a word that describes a character's personality
a word that describes how a character is feeling at one time
the name of a character
It was Tanner's first day at his new school. When his teacher introduced him to the class, he tried hard to make eye contact, but he ended up looking down at the floor.
A character trait for Tanner is --
compliant
accommodating
meek
brash
What is a synonym for GENEROUS
stouthearted
magnanimous
pesky
testy
What is a synonym for SINCERE
candid
disingenuous
obstinate
diligent
A character trait describes who a character is on the inside.
true
false
A character whose personality can be defined by one or two stereotypical traits is
a round character
a flat character
a dynamic character
a static character
A character who has fully developed personality is
a round character
a flat character
a static character
a dynamic character
The confident woman strode into the pub and took the usually shy Seamus by surprise. Despite his generally reserved nature, he got up the nerve to offer her his seat at the bar.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
“Mr. Bingley was good-looking and gentlemanlike; he had a pleasant countenance, and easy, unaffected manners.” - Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
direct characterization
indirect characterization
She gently knelt down and stretched out her hand to help her friend return to her feet after she fell on the field.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
“As the campers settled into their tents, Zara hoped her eyes did not betray her fear, and Lisa silently wished for the night to quickly end.”
first person point of view
third person limited point of view
third person omniscient point of view
