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WorksheetsCharacterization Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
The main character who experiences the conflict in the story is...
protagonist
antagonist
minor character
villain
The character, thing, or event which is opposing or causing conflict for the main character is...
protagonist
antagonist
minor character
villain
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of the character while direct characterization tells the audience what the character's personality is.
Direct characterization reveals character traits through thoughts only while indirect reveals the character traits through other things.
Indirect characterization relies on the reader's ability to determine the setting and plot, and direct characterization tells you what the setting and plot are.
Direct characterization is always used, but indirect characterization is not commonly used in writing.
What acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?
FACE
STEAL
READ
LONG
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.
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.
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
How is the character's traits revealed?
actions
thoughts
speech
interactions with other characters
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
How is the character's traits revealed?
actions
thoughts
speech
interactions with other characters
"No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly.
"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"
"I cannot tell", she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now."
Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind?
"We did it! We did it! We did it!" Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.
"Whoa!" her brohter exclaimed, startled. "Well congratulations!"
Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.
Her brother laughed, suprised and amused. "Who are you, and what have you done with me sister, Mei?" he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?
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.
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.
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
How is the character's traits revealed?
actions
thoughts
speech
interactions with other characters
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
How is the character's traits revealed?
actions
thoughts
speech
interactions with other characters
Brave
Inventive
Selfish
Sophia won two tickets to a band in a radio phone competition. Her older sister and her best friend really want to go as they have been fans of this band for a long time. Sophia decides to gift them the tickets instead.
Creativity: Thinks of many ways to solve challenges
Tolerance: Accepts differences without anger
Generosity: Gives freely of their time and possessions
It was the bottom of the ninth inning and the home team was down by one. There was a man on second base when Bruce stepped up to the plate. Bruce pointed to right field. The pitcher threw his fastball. Bruce got a hold of it and sent it flying to right field. The home team won. What character trait does Bruce demonstrate?
insecure
Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time.
Which trait best describes Rocky based on the text?
introverted
outgoing
aloof
disagreeable
The teacher asked Khadija what the answer was to the problem on the board. Khadija looked away for a moment and then put her head down on her desk. After the teacher moved on to someone else, Khadija whispered to her friend that the answer was 26. Khadija was right.
Which trait best describes Khadija based on the text?
timid
lively
unintelligent
confident
