Unit 1 Test

What is implicit characterization in a story?

• Traits revealed through actions and dialogue.

• Traits stated directly by the author.

• Traits inferred by the reader.

• Traits described by other characters.

How does conflict contribute to character development?

• It prevents characters from facing challenges.

• It makes characters less interesting.

• It helps reveal character traits and motivations.

• It has no impact on characters.

Which of the following best describes the plot in a story?

• The location where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The main character's name.

• The lesson learned by the characters.

What is explicit characterization?

• Traits revealed through actions and dialogue.

• Traits stated directly by the author.

• Traits inferred by the reader.

• Traits described by other characters.

Why is it important to analyze a character's decisions in a story?

• It has no relevance to the plot.

• It helps in understanding the character's development.

• It confuses readers.

• It slows down the pace of the story.

Which element of a story is focused on the 'problem' that triggers the events?

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Conflict

• Climax

How do character traits differ from character motivations?

• Character traits are internal qualities while motivations are external.

• Character traits are revealed indirectly while motivations are stated directly.

• Character traits change throughout the story while motivations remain constant.

• Character traits have no impact on the story.

In a story, what does the resolution refer to?

• The central conflict that occurs.

• The events leading to the climax.

• How the conflict is resolved or concluded.

• The setting where the story takes place.

How are the characters' decisions related to the plot of a story?

• Characters' decisions drive the events in the plot.

• Characters' decisions are the focus of the plot.

• Characters’ decisions have no impact on the plot.

• Characters' decisions are random and unrelated to the plot.

Which type of characterization involves the author directly stating a character's traits?

• Internal characterization.

• External characterization.

• Direct characterization.

• Indirect characterization.