Characterization

What does direct characterization involve?

• The author describes a character's traits through their actions and dialogue.

• The author directly states a character's traits, such as 'She is kind and generous.'

• The author reveals a character's traits through other characters' opinions.

• The author uses metaphors and similes to describe a character.

What character trait might someone exhibit if they are quick to notice details others miss?

• Inattentive

• Observant

• Indifferent

• Negligent

What are the two main types of characterization?

• Direct characterization and indirect characterization

• Physical and emotional characterization

• Narrative and descriptive characterization

• Static and dynamic characterization

What character trait does a person show if they always put others' needs before their own?

• Selfish

• Selfless

• Indifferent

• Self-centered

What is a common character trait of someone who is eager to learn?

• Curious

• Indifferent

• Complacent

• Apathetic

What is the significance of a character's interactions with others?

• Interactions with other characters can highlight a character's traits, such as kindness, selfishness, or bravery, through their relationships and responses.

• Interactions are irrelevant to character development and do not affect the story.

• Interactions only serve to advance the plot without revealing character traits.

• Interactions are primarily used for comic relief and do not contribute to character depth.

What does it mean if a character feels remorse?

• Feeling happy about their actions.

• Feeling regret or guilt about their actions.

• Feeling indifferent towards their actions.

• Feeling proud of their actions.

What does indirect characterization involve?

• Revealing a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, speech, and interactions with others.

• Describing a character's physical appearance in detail.

• Providing a character's background story and history.

• Using other characters to directly state a character's traits.

How can a character's thoughts reveal their traits?

• They can show their physical appearance.

• They can reveal their inner feelings, motivations, and conflicts, providing insight into their personality.

• They can describe their relationships with other characters.

• They can indicate their social status.

What is characterization?

• Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and qualities of a character in a story.

• Characterization is the method of creating a plot twist in a narrative.

• Characterization refers to the setting and environment in which a story takes place.

• Characterization is the technique used to develop the theme of a story.