Characterization Review Quizizz 2

What is the definition of characterization?

• characterization is the way an author describes the setting

• characterization is a method that authors use to reveal what a character is like

• characterization is a story that describes a sequence of events

• characterization is a way the author describes the conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a character trait?

• a character trait is a personality trait of a character

• a character trait is temporary feeling the character has

• a character trait is a mood/ feeling that the character has

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

True or False: If a character finds out good news and becomes happy, is "happy" a character trait we would use to describe them?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This would be FALSE. Character traits are a character's personality; moods/ feelings aren't a personality trait as they are temporary and go away.

What is the definition of direct characterization?

• reveals details about a character that the narrator tells us directly; characters are described through narration about their personality traits, appearance, and actions.

• reveals details about a character without directly stating it (revealed through STEAL);

  characters are described through narration depicting their actions or appearance, thoughts or dialogue from themselves or other characters, and other characters’ interactions with them. The narration describes what is happening rather than telling the reader directly.

What is the definition of indirect characterization?

• reveals details about a character that the narrator tells us directly; characters are described through narration about their personality traits, appearance, and actions.

• reveals details about a character without directly stating it (revealed through STEAL);

  characters are described through narration depicting their actions or appearance, thoughts or dialogue from themselves or other characters, and other characters’ interactions with them. The narration describes what is happening rather than telling the reader directly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the following example and choose the best character trait for the character described:

Asta never gives up. He is always working hard and training for hours on end.

• determined

• kind

• friendly

Read the following example and choose the best character trait for the character described:

Itachi is a mysterious figure as he never really reveals the truth of what's going on and keeps to himself.

• hardworking

• passionate

• reserved

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the following example and choose the best character trait for the character described:

Light Yagami is so smart he surpassed all of his peers in school. He got to go to college earlier than all of his classmates.

• friendly

• intelligent

• evil

Read the following example and choose the best character trait for the character described:

Deadpool never takes anything seriously. He always skips about giggling.

• fun

• cautious

• irresponsible

Read the following example and choose the best character trait for the character described:

Wolverine is incredibly straight to the point. He gets the job done and doesn't fool around, unlike his quirky companion.

• serious

• tough

• careless