WorksheetsHistorical Fiction - Character Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
The part of the writing process that sets up where the story takes place. When authors build a world, they include the landscape that the characters will inhabit and the tone of the story. This important in historical fiction because authors also have to include the time period, the language, the culture, and society that their story takes place in.
World Building
A record of events starting with
the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.
chronological text structure
A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic; a system of
chronology dating from a particular noteworthy event.
Craft is a purposeful choice of vocabulary, sentence formation,
voice, and tone. It is established
through the author's choice of details and words.
author's craft
author's tone
author's mood
author's choice
Move to a scene in a movie, novel, etc., that is set in a time later than the main story.
Flash Forward
Flashback
Move to a scene in a movie, novel, etc., that is set in a time earlier than the main story.
Flash Forward
Flashback
Where the events of the story take place.
main character
place
setting
time
What the character is like on the inside. Determined by their actions, thoughts, words, and feelings.
Characters
Characterization
Character Traits
The main character or one of the major characters
in a story. The character trying to reach some goal or destination.
A person who actively opposes the protagonist; usually trying to prevent the protagonist from reaching their goals.
Not as important as the main characters, but still play a part in the story. Their actions help
drive the story forward. They may impact the decisions the protagonist or antagonist make.
someone who contrasts another character – usually the main character – to highlight their
qualities.
Direct or Indirect Characterization - She is happy.
Direct
Indirect
Direct or Indirect Characterization - She was smiling so big while holding the puppy.
Direct
Indirect
Direct or Indirect Characterization - The teacher was frustrated when the students wouldn't do their assignments.
Direct
Indirect
Direct or Indirect Characterization - The teacher laid her head on her desk and sighed.
Direct
Indirect
Direct or Indirect Characterization - The boy was really sad because it was raining outside.
Direct
Indirect
Direct or Indirect Characterization - The rain made the boy mope around all day.
Direct
Indirect
We know a lot about Moose, we know about his feelings and thoughts. He would be considered a _____ character
flat
round
We don't know a lot about Susie she is a two-dimensional character. She would be considered a ______ character.
flat
round
John starts our story very grumpy but experiences a big life event. By the end of the story, John has changed and is now happier. John is an example of a _______ character.
Static
Dynamic
Kara begins our story with a happy positive attitude and at the end of our story she continues to be happy and positive. Kara is an example of a ______ character.
Static
Dynamic
