Characterization
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- Q1Which best describes the overall meaning of characterization?the way a reader visualizes a characterthe way a writer portrays and reveals a character's personality to the readerthe way an author has the characters interact throughout the textthe way an author changes a character throughout the story30s
- Q2Which of the following is NOT a method of characterization?other character's reactionsa character's role in the conflicta character's thoughts, speech, and actiona character's appearance30s
- Q3Which of the following would be the best physical appearance descriptor of Scrooge?unliked by others; perceived as a mean manmean, selfish, tight with his moneystubborn, unkind, greedyskinny, dingy, old, wrinkly, with thin grey hair30s
- Q4Which example would best represent the feelings of other characters in the beginning of A Christmas Carol?Scrooge is wonderful to the children of the community.Scrooge is a greedy, old man, and no one would care if he died.Scrooge cares for all people.Scrooge is a thoughtful, vibrant man who cares for others.30s
- Q5What type of characterization is shown: While in the lunch room, Mrs. Smith thought to herself, "Wow, Mrs. Piazza must have polished her teeth this morning because they are so shiny they might blind a student."Physical AppearanceThoughts, Speech, and ActionsOther Character ReactionsNarrator's Comments30s
- Q6What type of characterization is shown for Eric: Leah and Kenzie screamed when Eric, who was dressed as a giant clown, jumped out at them while they were Trick or Treating. "Eric, you are the meanest boy!" Leah yelled.Narrator's CommentsPhysical AppearanceThoughts, Speech and ActionsOther Character Reactions30s
- Q7What type of characterization is shown: Mrs. Piazza had been teaching her 6th period class for four whole months now, so she knew how to handle students who "forget" to do their homework.Physical AppearanceNarrator's CommentsOther Character ReactionsThoughts, Speech and Actions30s
- Q8What type of characterization is shown: Colin showed up to school looking crispy by wearing new Lebron's, Nike Elite socks and an old school Pistons hat.Thoughts, Speech and ActionsPhysical AppearanceOther Character ReactionsNarrator's Comments30s