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Characterization

Quiz by Janine Smith

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  • Q1
    Which best describes the overall meaning of characterization?
    the way a reader visualizes a character
    the way a writer portrays and reveals a character's personality to the reader
    the way an author has the characters interact throughout the text
    the way an author changes a character throughout the story
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is NOT a method of characterization?
    other character's reactions
    a character's role in the conflict
    a character's thoughts, speech, and action
    a character's appearance
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following would be the best physical appearance descriptor of Scrooge?
    unliked by others; perceived as a mean man
    mean, selfish, tight with his money
    stubborn, unkind, greedy
    skinny, dingy, old, wrinkly, with thin grey hair
    30s
  • Q4
    Which 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
  • Q5
    What 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 Appearance
    Thoughts, Speech, and Actions
    Other Character Reactions
    Narrator's Comments
    30s
  • Q6
    What 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 Comments
    Physical Appearance
    Thoughts, Speech and Actions
    Other Character Reactions
    30s
  • Q7
    What 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 Appearance
    Narrator's Comments
    Other Character Reactions
    Thoughts, Speech and Actions
    30s
  • Q8
    What 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 Actions
    Physical Appearance
    Other Character Reactions
    Narrator's Comments
    30s

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