Characterization
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is characterization?
Back
Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character in a story.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is direct characterization?
Back
Direct characterization is when the author explicitly tells the reader what a character is like, often through descriptive adjectives.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is indirect characterization?
Back
Indirect characterization is when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters react to them.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of direct characterization.
Back
An example of direct characterization is: 'Kareem was a polite, patient boy who always listened to his parents.'
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of indirect characterization.
Back
An example of indirect characterization is: 'Nicki sat down at a lunch table with a group of kids she didn’t know and introduced herself.'
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when a character is described as 'cowardly'?
Back
A cowardly character is one who shows fear or lacks the courage to face challenges.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can characters be non-human?
Back
Yes, characters can be animals, objects, or even abstract concepts.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
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