Characterization and Roots Quiz

The words "transform" and "uniform" have to do with....

• shape

• throwing

• taking

• life

What conclusion can you draw about Orson’s character?

Orson sat on the couch. He wanted to change the television station, but the controller was all the way at the end of the couch by his feet. Orson sort of scooted toward it and attempted to grab it with his feet. The controller fell and landed several feet away from him. Orson quit trying to change the channel and just watched whatever was playing.

• He is hardworking

• He is insightful

• He is energetic

• He is lazy

The words "reverse" and "convert" have to do with...

• turning or changing

• stars

• throwing an object

• breaking something

The words "suspect" and "spectator" have to do with....

• life

• seeing

• water

• shape

When the orphanage was damaged, Sarah donated her own money for the repairs.

What character trait describes Sarah?

• sad

• generous

• lazy

• hard-working

Match the root meaning with the root/example.

• rupt; erupt

• Far distance

• tele; television

• Break

• gen; generation

• Take

• cap,cip,ceiv; receive

• Time

• chron; chronological

• Birth/Race

As Sam waited in line for his food, he imagined knocking everyone out of his way to get ahead.

What character trait describes Sam?

• hungry

• impatient

• strong

• mean

Characterization involves....

• looking for character traits that the author directly tells you about a character

• inferring character traits based on the STEAL Wheel

• making up character traits without knowing anything about the character

• ignoring character traits in favor of the character's actions

Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.

What character trait describes Craig?

• tired

• fast

• hard-working

• early bird

The words "audience" and "auditory" have to do with....

• hearing

• the earth

• space

• writing