WorksheetsCharacterization - STEAL Review Quizizz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the definition of characterization?
characterization is the way an author describes the setting
characterization is a method that authors use to reveal what a character is like
characterization is a story that describes a sequence of events
characterization is a way the author describes the conflict
What is a character trait?
a character trait is a personality trait of a character
a character trait is temporary feeling the character has
a character trait is a mood/ feeling that the character has
True or False: If a character finds out good news and becomes happy, is "happy" a character trait we would use to describe them?
True
False
What is the definition of direct characterization?
reveals details about a character that the narrator tells us directly; characters are described through narration about their personality traits, appearance, and actions.
reveals details about a character without directly stating it (revealed through STEAL);
characters are described through narration depicting their actions or appearance, thoughts or dialogue from themselves or other characters, and other characters’ interactions with them. The narration describes what is happening rather than telling the reader directly.
What is the definition of indirect characterization?
reveals details about a character that the narrator tells us directly; characters are described through narration about their personality traits, appearance, and actions.
reveals details about a character without directly stating it (revealed through STEAL);
characters are described through narration depicting their actions or appearance, thoughts or dialogue from themselves or other characters, and other characters’ interactions with them. The narration describes what is happening rather than telling the reader directly.
What purpose does STEAL serve when analyzing a character?
STEAL helps us determine what character is the theme of the story
STEAL helps us determine why the character is in the setting
STEAL helps us determine what the character is like
STEAL helps us determine what the character is looking for in a story
What does the S stand for in STEAL?
show
speech
share
search
What does the T stand for in STEAL?
talks
tries
teach
thoughts
What does the E stand for in STEAL?
effect on others
emotions
embodies
effect on self
What does the A stand for in STEAL?
atmosphere
achievements
actions
ambitions
What does the L stand for in STEAL?
labors
looks
lies
labels
Read the following example and determine what part of STEAL it is revealing.
Jackie loves doing chores for her grandma. She goes to grandma's house every week and tidies up the garden, gets groceries for her, and helps her cook dinner.
speech
thoughts
effect on others
actions
looks
Read the following example and determine what part of STEAL it is revealing.
"George! Get down from there and stop it!!! You never listen to anything I say," his mother screamed.
speech
thoughts
effect on others
actions
looks
Read the following example and determine what part of STEAL it is revealing.
The Joker strolled into the room chaotically. He paused, glancing around at the trembling faces who cowered in fear at his presence.
speech
thoughts
effect on others
actions
looks
Read the following example and determine what part of STEAL it is revealing.
Batman is a brooding and intense figure. He has sharp, angular features.
speech
thoughts
effect on others
actions
looks
Read the following example and determine what part of STEAL it is revealing.
The Sanderson sisters thought silently to themselves, we must eat all of the children tonight otherwise we will never keep our youth!
speech
thoughts
effect on others
actions
looks
