What is a flat character?

A flat character is a one-dimensional, have very little to no background information, and are little known about their integrity. Very little change in their thoughts/actions

A flat character is a complex character with multiple layers.

A flat character is a character that evolves throughout the story.

A flat character is a protagonist with a rich backstory.

What is a foil character?

A foil is characters that possess qualities that directly oppose another character.

A foil is a character that always agrees with the protagonist.

A foil is a type of sword used in fencing.

A foil is a literary device that provides comic relief.

What is a static character?

A static character is one that does not change significantly throughout a story.

A static character is one that evolves throughout the story.

A static character is the main character in a story.

A static character is one that only appears in the beginning of the story.

What is a dynamic character?

A dynamic character also known as developing characters, these characters remind the reader that people do change.

A dynamic character is one who only appears in flashbacks.

A dynamic character is a minor character with no significant role.

A dynamic character is one that remains unchanged throughout the story.

What is a sympathetic character?

A sympathetic character is someone you can relate to or feel for.

A sympathetic character is one that is always happy and cheerful.

A sympathetic character is one that is disliked by the audience.

A sympathetic character is one that has no flaws or weaknesses.

What is an unsympathetic character?

A character who is difficult to lie or connect with.

A character who is misunderstood but ultimately caring.

A character who is overly emotional and sensitive.

A character who is always kind and helpful.

What is tragedy in literature?

Tragedy is a genre that often involves serious themes and unfortunate events.

Tragedy is a type of poetry that exclusively uses rhyme and meter.

Tragedy involves a happy ending with no significant conflict.

Tragedy is a light-hearted genre focused on humor and joy.

What is a tragic hero in literature?

A tragic hero is a character who makes a mistake that leads to their downfall.

A tragic hero is a character who brings joy and happiness to others.

A tragic hero is a character who is completely flawless and perfect.

A tragic hero is a character who always succeeds in their endeavors.

What is a tragic flaw?

A tragic flaw is a weakness or judgment error leading to a character’s downfall.

A heroic trait that leads to a protagonist's success.

A minor character's weakness that affects the plot.

A flaw that enhances a character's abilities.

What is a normative character?

A character that represents the values and norms of society.

A character that is always negative or pessimistic.

A character that only exists in fictional stories.

A character that has no influence on the plot.

What is character motivation?

Character motivation is what drives a character to act in a certain way.

Character motivation is the physical appearance of a character.

Character motivation refers to the setting of the story.

Character motivation is the background music in a scene.

Fawning is seeking attention through flattery

A type of animal behavior in the wild.

A psychological condition related to anxiety.

Apoplexy is used to describe a stroke/

Apoplexy is a condition related to heart disease.

Apoplexy is a term for high blood pressure.

Apoplexy refers to a type of headache.

Formidable is a term used for a type of fruit.

Formidable refers to a small, unimportant object.

Formidable means a type of fabric used in clothing.

What does miscreant mean?

A person who is always kind and helpful.

A term used for a legal expert.

A synonym for a hero or savior.

Rivulets are small streams or brooks.

What does stoic mean?

A person who is unaffected by good or bad events

A person who seeks constant pleasure and avoids pain.

Someone who expresses emotions freely and seeks happiness.

A follower of Epicureanism who indulges in luxury.

What does pathos mean?

Pathos is a quality which arouses feelings of sympathy, pity, or sorrow

What does imperturbably mean?

Calm only in stressful situations.

What does spare mean?

To use something up completely.

What does ardor mean?

A temporary feeling of boredom.

What does interminable mean?

Endless or seemingly without end.

What does sonorous mean?

Producing a harsh or grating noise.

What does officious mean?

Extremely forward in offering one’s services to other people

Reluctant to provide assistance or advice.

Indifferent to others' needs or requests.

Eager to take control of situations.

What does munificence mean?

Generosity or liberty in giving.

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What is a character trait?

A character trait is a physical object.

A character trait is a type of food.

A character trait is a location where someone lives.

A character trait is how characters think and act

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is description in literature?

Description is a summary of the plot.

Description in literature is the use of detailed language to create imagery and convey emotions.

Description is the author's biography.

Description is a type of literary genre.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is direct characterization?

Author's personal opinions about the character

Direct characterization is straightforward details that tell the reader about the character.

Character development through plot events

Indirect characterization through dialogue

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What is indirect characterization?

Indirect characterization is when a character is described in detail by the narrator.

Indirect characterization involves the author directly stating a character's personality traits.

Indirect characterization is when the reader must infer traits from the information shown by the author

Indirect characterization is when a character's thoughts are explicitly shared with the reader.

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What is action in literature?

Action refers to the physical movements of characters only.

Action is the emotional response of characters to events.

Action is the background setting of the story.

Action in literature is what a character does in the story.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is dialogue in literature?

Dialogue is what a character says and what others say about them.

Dialogue is the author's commentary on the story.

Dialogue refers to the narrative description of events.

Dialogue is the internal thoughts of a character.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What is a round character?

A round character is a flat character with no development.

A round character is a man as complex as the problem he faces. These characters can surprise the reader, are complex, and often undergo changes in actions/thoughts.

A round character is a character that is always the antagonist.

A round character is a character that only appears in the background.

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