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WorksheetsDirect Versus Indirect Characterization
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
2.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Larry looked lethargic.
Larry looked lethargic.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
3.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
4.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
5.
What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
frustrated
frustrated
a)
"She was frustrated"
b)
"She laughed at the teacher's corny joke"
c)
"She slammed her books on the table after getting her third tardy'
d)
"She went to untwist the peanut butter jar, and the lid came off with ease"
6.
What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
joyous
joyous
a)
"He glared at his phone as he realized he only had 1% battery left"
b)
"He pumped his fist in the air after making the basket"
c)
"He skipped into the kitchen only to realize the pan of brownies was already gone"
d)
"He was super happy"
7.
What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
scared
scared
a)
"They laughed at the cheap graphics in the horror movie"
b)
"They were scared"
c)
"Their hands touched and it felt like love"
d)
"They shrieked after Mrs. Fisher jumped out from behind the lockers"
8.
"Don Ricardo was mean-tempered and rude"
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
9.
"Alfie was a little weird - into sci-fi and comic books, but he was mature for his age and knowledgeable about many things."
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
10.
"His wife walked briskly in front of him in a faded sundress that hadn't fit her correctly since the birth of their second son."
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
11.
"Arthur doesn't do his homework," Nathaniel told her. "If he doesn't practice. He'll fail."
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
12.
"The girl skipped all the way home while humming her favorite song."
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
13.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt bad about the way she had talked to her mom.
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt bad about the way she had talked to her mom.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
14.
Direct characterization...
a)
tells the reader about the characters
b)
shows the reader who the character is
c)
is not necessary to the story
d)
offers direction to the characters
15.
Indirect characterization...
a)
tells the reader about the character
b)
shows the reader who the character is
c)
is not necessary to the story
d)
offers direction to the characters
16.
How is the character's traits revealed?
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.
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.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
17.
What is steal used for?
a)
Direct charecterization
b)
Indirect charecterization
c)
None
d)
Both
18.
What does STEAL stand for when thinking about characterization?
a)
Taking things that don't belong to you.
b)
Direct Characterization
c)
Silly teal eels eat lagana
d)
Speech,Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
19.
The subway car fell immediately into silence. As he sat down you could tell that the people on either side of him were anxious to move, but they didn't want to be noticed.
Name the element of Characterization
Name the element of Characterization
a)
Effect on Others
b)
Actions
c)
Speech
d)
Thoughts
20.
Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character.
Read the following passage from a story:
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride.
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?
Read the following passage from a story:
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride.
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?
a)
forgetful
b)
confused
c)
bold
d)
shy
21.
What acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?
a)
STEAL
b)
FACE
c)
LONG
d)
READ
22.
What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?
a)
Subtly
b)
Say or Speak
c)
Simple
23.
What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?
a)
Talk
b)
Timing
c)
Thoughts
24.
What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?
a)
All about them
b)
Actions
c)
Animals they own
25.
What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?
a)
Love interest
b)
Likes
c)
Looks
26.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer.
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer.
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
27.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way.
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way.
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
28.
Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as an athletic
When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. He shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner.
When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. He shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner.
a)
Speech
b)
Looks
c)
Effect On Others
d)
Actions
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