Year 9 Twyla the Narrator Character Analysis

What are students asked to look for in the three-row chart provided?

• Dialogues

• Traits of characters

• Plot summaries

• Setting descriptions

Answer explanation

Students are asked to look for traits of characters in the three-row chart provided.

How does the author depict the Big Bozo's personality?

• Sarcastic and unsympathetic

• Warm and welcoming

• Mysterious and secretive

• Kind and understanding

Answer explanation

The author depicts the Big Bozo's personality as kind and understanding, showing empathy and compassion towards others.

In which paragraph is the trait of being "resilient" attributed to Twyla?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Answer explanation

The trait of being 'resilient' is attributed to Twyla in Paragraph 3 of the text.

Which character does Twyla refer to in a way that implies racial prejudice?

• Roberto

• Mary

• Saint Bonnie

• The Big Bozo

Answer explanation

Twyla refers to 'The Big Bozo' in a way that implies racial prejudice, making it the correct choice.

What is the key advice given for analyzing characters in the story?

• Focus on the author's biography

• Pay attention to the character's names

• Look closely at dialogue and diction

• Consider only the plot developments

Answer explanation

The key advice given for analyzing characters in the story is to look closely at dialogue and diction.

Why is it important to find evidence supporting a trait of a character?

• To summarize the story

• To enhance the chart visually

• To provide context and depth

• To create more characters

Answer explanation

To provide context and depth

What do specific details about characters in a story help readers to do?

• Predict the future events

• Build empathy and connection

• Understand the physical setting

• Explore different genres

Answer explanation

Specific details about characters in a story help readers build empathy and connection with the characters, as well as understand the physical setting where the story takes place.

What is the main reason for analyzing characters in a story?

• To reveal the plot details

• To understand the setting

• To gain insight into the story's meaning

• To explore the themes

Answer explanation

To gain insight into the story's meaning and to explore the themes.

How does examining characters provide insight into a story?

• By revealing character names

• By highlighting the narrative style

• By showcasing cultural backgrounds

• By showing beliefs and values

Answer explanation

Examining characters in a story provides insight by showcasing cultural backgrounds and showing beliefs and values.

How can analyzing characters in a story help understand societal values?

• By creating more characters

• By exploring human behavior

• Through plot twists and turns

• By ignoring character traits

Answer explanation

Analyzing characters in a story helps understand societal values by exploring human behavior and through plot twists and turns.