WorksheetsDevelopment of Characters
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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.
What are character traits?
physical descriptions
qualities, such as insecurity or bravery
places a character has been
what a character says
What is direct characterization?
Reactions of other characters give us information we need
We learn about a character through their physical appearance
We learn about a character through their thoughts
An author tells you directly about a character
Indirect Characterization involves...
Learning about characters through their thoughts and actions
An author telling us that a character is shy
An author's comments
A listing of a character qualities from the author
a character we know a lot about and who has many qualities is a
flat character
round character
a character that the reader doesn’t know very much about
dynamic character
flat character
protagonist
antagonist
a character we know a lot about
flat character
round character
When a character suddenly realizes something
Aha Moment
Memory Moment
Contrast and Contradiction
Again and Again
Main characters are usually...
flat.
round.
How is the character's traits revealed?
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.
actions
thoughts
statements
interactions with other characters
If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is
direct characterization
indirect characterization
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.
The main or central character of a story
Protagonist
Antagonist
Round character
Flat character
Type of character who opposes the main character. This character goes against the main character.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Dynamic
Flat
The reason why characters act, think, and feel as they do
effect
motivation
fiction
cause
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off-beat and missed several moves, but she pushed herself through the routine.
passionate
nervous
tired
bored
What experience did Mr. MacKinnon have that helped him develop throughout the story?
Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of old things to impress everyone.
Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of new things to impress everyone.
Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of new things to impress everyone, but he found out he just had to be himself.
Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of old things to impress everyone, and he found out he was a better person now.
A character who changes during the course of a story or novel. The change in outlook or character is permanent. .
antagonist
flat character
dynamic character
stereotype
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
dynamic character
flat character
static character
antagonist
Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.
round character
static character
antagonist
dynamic character
Read the following and determine if the author used direct or indirect characterization.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
What is the role of a protagonist in a story?
A) To oppose the main character
B) To support the antagonist
C) To drive the plot forward
D) To provide comic relief
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
A) The author describes the character's appearance
B) The author states the character is brave
C) The character's actions show bravery
D) The author tells the reader the character's thoughts
What does a dynamic character do in a story?
A) Remains unchanged throughout
B) Changes and grows
C) Provides background information
D) Serves as a foil to the protagonist
How can a character's motivation affect the plot?
A) It can create conflict
B) It has no effect
C) It only affects the setting
D) It determines the genre
