STEAL Characterization Quiz REVIEW

What does the acronym STEAL stand for in literary analysis?

• Speech, Time, Effect, Actions, Language

• Style, Thoughts, Emotions, Attitude, Learning

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, Looks

• Story, Text, Expression, Attitude, Logic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Which element of STEAL focuses on how other characters respond to the character being analyzed?

• A. Speech

• B. Effect

• C. Actions

• D. Looks

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When analyzing a character's speech, what should readers pay attention to?

• Only the words they say

• Only their tone of voice

• Only their dialect

• Their words, tone, and overall communication style

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is characterization?

• The process of creating a new character

• The way authors reveal a character's personality

• The physical description of a character

• The way characters speak to each other

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of characterization involves the author directly telling readers about a character's traits?

• Indirect characterization

• Dynamic characterization

• Static characterization

• Direct characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When examining a character's thoughts, what should readers look for?

• Only their actions

• Only their dialogue

• Their hopes, fears, beliefs, and motivations

• Only their physical appearance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is a dynamic character?

• A character who remains unchanged throughout the story

• A character who undergoes significant internal change

• A character who only appears briefly

• A character who speaks loudly

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which STEAL element would help analyze a character's choice to help someone in need?

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Actions

• Looks

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an internal monologue?

• A conversation between two characters

• A character's inner thoughts expressed as if speaking to themselves

• A description of a character's appearance

• A speech given to a large audience

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does indirect characterization differ from direct characterization?

• It shows rather than tells character traits

• It only focuses on physical appearance

• It only uses dialogue

• It tells rather than shows character traits

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3