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What is indirect characterization?

• A method where the author directly states a character's traits.

• A technique where the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, speech, and reactions of others.

• A way to describe a character's physical appearance only.

• A narrative style that focuses solely on the plot without character development.

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What is the effect of a character's speech on characterization?

• A character's speech can reveal their personality, background, and emotional state.

• A character's speech is irrelevant to their characterization.

• A character's speech only reflects their current mood.

• A character's speech is primarily used for comedic effect.

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How can you determine a character's traits?

• By analyzing their physical appearance and clothing style.

• By examining what they say, what they think, and how other characters react to them.

• By looking at the setting in which they are placed.

• By considering the author's background and intentions.

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What is direct characterization?

• Direct characterization is when the author shows a character's traits through their actions and dialogue.

• Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as saying 'Kareem was a polite, patient boy.'

• Direct characterization involves the reader inferring a character's traits based on their thoughts.

• Direct characterization is when a character's traits are revealed through other characters' opinions.

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How does a character's appearance contribute to characterization?

• It has no impact on characterization.

• It can suggest their social status, personality traits, and emotional state.

• It only reflects their physical health.

• It is solely determined by the author's writing style.

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What is an example of direct characterization?

• Andy was rude and usually didn’t think of other people’s feelings.

• Andy often helped his friends with their problems.

• Andy was known for his kindness and generosity.

• Andy liked to play video games and watch movies.

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What is the term for the way an author describes a character to help the reader understand what the character is like

• plot

• theme

• conflict

• characterization

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The main character who experiences the conflict in the story is...

• protagonist

• antagonist

• minor character

• villain

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously.

• Marcia was a nervous person.

• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

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Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.

What character trait does Jake show?

• considerate

• selfish

• cautious

• respectful

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