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Characterization: Sports Profiles

Authored by J Olover

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

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Characterization:  Sports Profiles
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine whether the sentence is an example of direct or indirect characterization.

He was a classy, confident, hardworking player who thrived on pressure and inspired teammates to excel.

direct characterization

indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine whether the sentence is an example of direct or indirect characterization.

Bird never forced the spotlight upon himself, but rather was a player who brought out the best in the players around him.

direct characterization

indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine whether the sentence is an example of direct or indirect characterization.

Bird was so self-confident that he was known to waltz up to the opponents’ bench before tipoff and predict a 40-point performance for himself.

direct characterization

indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine whether the sentence is an example of direct or indirect characterization.

Bird, who would leap into crowds and over press tables for loose balls.

direct characterization

indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Determine whether the sentences are an example of direct or indirect characterization.

In addition to his three championship rings, Bird piled up an awesome collection of personal achievements. He became only the third player (and the first non-center) to win three consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player Awards. He was a 12-time All-Star, a two-time NBA Finals MVP and a nine-time member of the All-NBA First Team. He led the league in free-throw percentage four times.

direct characterization

indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine whether the sentence is an example of direct or indirect characterization.

An obsessive perfectionist, Bird was idolized by Celtic fans and basketball purists of all allegiances.

direct characterization

indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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