
Characterization quiz
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- Q1Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the money out of the wallet and threw the wallet in a ditch.SillyMeanConsiderateChildish45s
- Q22. Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box is bunch of pieces of a board game that Michael played and didn't put away. Michael sat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and played video games all night. What character trait does Michael demonstrate?MessyDirectDeterminedTalkative45s
- Q3When the author tells us what the character is like, it is ________ characterization.DirectIndirectDynamicStatic45s
- Q4She gossips and spreads rumors about her friends is an example of what type of indirect characterization?LooksActionsThoughtsSpeech45s
- Q5Craig has football training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training. What character trait does Craig demonstrate?SloppyLazyEagerImplicit45s
- Q6He has a six pack, and lots of muscles is an example of what type of indirect characterization?ActionsEffect on othersThoughtsLooks45s
- Q7Ricky was on his way to school when he stepped in a pothole and twisted his ankle. He tried to use his phone to call for help, but he dropped it in a puddle. He tried to flag down a car as it passed but they thought that he was making a crude gesture and they made one back at Ricky. Then it started raining. Finally, Ricky hobbled into the school, but not before opening up the door and hitting himself in the forehead. What character trait does Ricky demonstrate?ClumsyProudAnxiousIndependent45s
- Q8When a character stays the same throughout a story, they areDirectDynamicStaticIndirect45s
- Q9The class rolled their eyes when she blurted out her favorite song is an example of what type of indirect characterization?ThoughtsEffect on OthersSpeechSpeech45s
- Q10She noticed that he was absent and hoped he felt better is an example of what type of indirect characterization?ThoughtsLooksSpeechEffect on Others45s
- Q11Anna volunteered to help Kylie clean her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna. What character trait does Kylie demonstrate?ThoughtfulReliablePoliteDemanding45s
- Q12Lyle's cousin Ted works at a packing plant. After Lyle asked Ted to get him a job there several times, Ted went out of his way and got Lyle hired. The night before Lyle's first day, Lyle stayed up late hanging out with friends. Then he slept in and arrived at the packing plant an hour late. During his training, Lyle was yawning and almost fell asleep on the line. Ted shook his head in disgust. What character trait does Lyle demonstrate?ThoughtfulMessyInconsiderateHonest45s
- Q13She shared her lunch with a new student is an example of type of indirect characterization?ActionsEffect on othersLooksSpeech45s
- Q14Daren showed up at the banquet with food stains all over his dress shirt. He sat down, put his feet on the table, and burped loudly. The other people sitting at the table looked at each other but continued eating. What character trait does Daren demonstrate?KindReliableResponsibleSloppy45s
- Q15Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time. What character trait does Rocky demonstrate?FriendlyHonestMessyCaring45s