Characterization

Which numbered section is an example of direct characterization?

(1) Jake's self-confidence was legendary. Even in a power outage, in subzero cold, with snow and wind howling outside, he was calm and focused. (2) "You can't shake Jake," people said.

(3) For the ninth time, Jake finished rebuilding his emergency radio and tried it. Come on, squawk box,he thought.

(4) A voice suddenly crackled on the speaker. (5) Grinning, Jake pressed a button and spoke: "Greetings from sunny, tropical North Dakota!"

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Section 5, the writer's description of Jake's words reveal the character's—

(1) Jake's self-confidence was legendary. Even in a power outage, in subzero cold, with snow and wind howling outside, he was calm and focused. (2) "You can't shake Jake," people said.

(3) For the ninth time, Jake finished rebuilding his emergency radio and tried it. Come on, squawk box,he thought.

(4) A voice suddenly crackled on the speaker. (5) Grinning, Jake pressed a button and spoke: "Greetings from sunny, tropical North Dakota!"

• frustration

• secret fear

• sense of humor

• carelessness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

The way that Morgan treats the officer shows her—

Morgan saw a wallet on the sidewalk. I'll bet the owner is worried about losing this, she thought as she picked it up.

She walked to the police station, went to the main desk, and turned in the wallet with a smile. "Thanks," the officer said. "It's nice to see this kind of honesty these days."

• bitterness

• fear

• politeness

• patience

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Sentence 2, the writer develops Chandra indirectly by describing her—

(1) Chandra entered her spotless shop and set to work. (2) She took out her supplies and laid them in order on the bench. (3) Then, she read the assembly instructions carefully. (4) Adjusting the light, Chandra sat on the stool and put on protective glasses. (5) Now, she could begin.

• actions

• speech

• appearance

• thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

From the details in this passage, readers can infer that Chandra is—

(1) Chandra entered her spotless shop and set to work. (2) She took out her supplies and laid them in order on the bench. (3) Then, she read the assembly instructions carefully. (4) Adjusting the light, Chandra sat on the stool and put on protective glasses. (5) Now she could begin.

• easily fooled

• precise

• selfish

• affectionate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2