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Steal Characterization Practice

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
2.
If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
3.

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?

a)

sight

b)

sound

c)

speech

d)

search

4.

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?

a)

thoughts

b)

touch

c)

tone

d)

time

5.

What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?

a)

emotions of others

b)

effect on others

c)

emotions of character

d)

energy of others

6.

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?

a)

attitude

b)

area

c)

answers

d)

actions

7.

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?

a)

likes

b)

looks

c)

learns

d)

listens

8.

What can you learn about Sally from this quote:


"Sally ran quickly; she didn't want to miss out on band class!"

a)

Sally is a fast runner

b)

Sally enjoys band class

c)

Sally is bad at time management and is always late

d)

Sally hates school

9.

What can you learn about John from this quote:


"John put his hair under a baseball cap for the day. He threw on yesterdays jeans and decided that was good enough to head out."

a)

John puts a lot of effort into his appearance

b)

John is athletic

c)

John doesn't prioritize his outfits and how he looks

d)

John wants to become a doctor

10.

What can you learn about the Sam from this quote:


"After Sam had called them over dramatic, Darren and Kai hadn't spoken a word to each other or Sam."

a)

Sam is an energetic person

b)

Sam may not be the best friend

c)

Sam helps out others

d)

Sam is a thoughtful person

11.

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Peter wasn't interested in the TV show that was playing, but the remote control was all the way across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be home soon, and she could fetch it for him then.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

12.

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Because Joe is an honest guy, he decided to return the chocolate bar he did not pay for.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

13.

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Dr. Álvarez has been in her clinic since morning, spending time with her patients and listening to their concerns.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

14.

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Johnny's group project was likely to win a prize because of his innovative thinking and good leadership skills.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

15.

What can you infer about this character through indirect characterization? Whenever anyone tries to speak to Diana, she says, "You don't know me," rolls her eyes, and walks away.

a)

Dee has a difficult home life.

b)

Dee is rude and thinks she is better than everyone else.

c)

Dee has eye problems.

d)

Dee has a lot of friends.

16.

Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Hint: there are 2 correct answers!)

Amanda arrived early to the meeting with her hair in a pristine ballerina bun and a Montblanc pen tucked behind her ear. Before she sat down, she smoothed out her pinstriped pencil skirt.

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

17.

Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Hint: there are 2 correct answers).

In their book group discussion, Zoe kept talking over the rest of her group members. When Leo tried to speak up, she interrupted him. After that, Leo didn't say anything for the rest of class.

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

18.

Which type of indirect characterization is at play in the passage below?

Even though, in Maryana's opinion, David was a hard worker, she hated sharing her cubicle with him. He was too cheerful, which she found annoying.

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

19.

Which type of indirect characterization is at play in the passage below?

Abe sat behind Maria every day in 7th period, but one day he couldn't take it anymore. Suddenly, he exclaimed, "Maria, if you don't stop twirling your ponytail in my face, I'm going to cut it off!"

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks