Characterization

Characterization is ____________________.

• the process of turning into a cartoon character.

• when the author adds random details just to confuse you.

• when you draw a character with extra muscles so they look cooler.

• all the methods the author uses to describe their characters.

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A protagonist is _____________.

• the opposite of a procrastinator.

• a side character.

• the main character.

• the person who designs video game controllers

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A character who does not change in the course of the story is called ___________.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Round

• Flat

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There are ______ types of characterization.

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Direct characterization is when

• the author TELLS you about the character.

• you infer traits about the character instead of being told directly.

• the author drops hints and clues about a character’s personality

• a character looks straight into the camera and tells you who they are.

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The ​ ​ (a)   is the force that ​ ​ (b)   the protagonist.​

• opposes
• antagonist
• protagonist
• debates
• major character
• static character

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True or False: An example of a protagonist is Spiderman.

• True

• False

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TRUE OR FALSE? 
In one of the Star Wars movies, a character named Jar Jar Binks remains consistently annoying throughout the film and he does not really change. This makes him a dynamic character. 

• True 
• False 

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TRUE OR FALSE?

Percy Jackson of "The Lightning Thief" series is a character who starts as a "troubled teen" who gets into a lot of mischief. By the end of the story, he turns into a powerful demi-god who helps save the world. This makes him a dynamic character.

• True

• False

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What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?

• sight

• sound

• speech

• search

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