Characterization

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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. Options: passionate, nervous, tired, bored

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tired

Front

What character trait is revealed here?
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.

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sneaky

Front

What character trait is revealed in this passage?
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.

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compassionate

Front

What type of characterization is the following example?
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture.  He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.

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direct characterization

Front

What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects.  Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.

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indirect characterization

Front

What type of character trait is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom.  For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump. Options: talented, friendly, adventurous, humorous

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friendly

Front

What type of character trait is revealed?
Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap.  Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups. Options: responsible, bossy, stubborn, tough

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tough

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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. Options: actions, thoughts, statements, interactions with other characters

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thoughts

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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 his family.  He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and began to head to the airport welcoming area. Options: actions, thoughts, statements, interactions with other characters

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actions

Front

What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait of being friendly? Options: Nicki's thoughts, Nicki's feelings, Nicki's actions

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Nicki's actions