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Characterization Vocabulary Practice

Quiz by Peyton Heidman

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  • Q1
    What is the main character also known as?
    Static Character
    Round Character
    Protagonist
    Antagonist
    30s
  • Q2
    A character that the reader is most likely to feel for because the character is experiencing something hard or negative is what type of character?
    Stock Character
    Dynamic Character
    Sympathetic Character
    Flat Character
    30s
  • Q3
    What type of character is very predictable because he or she fits a typical stereotype?
    Stock Character
    Dynamic Character
    Direct Character
    Indirect Character
    30s
  • Q4
    Identify the type of indirect characterization that is being used. Eric reuses a few items that he has at his disposal to create survival tools.
    Thoughts
    Actions
    Looks
    Effects on others
    30s
  • Q5
    Identify the type of indirect characterization that is being used. As the crowd cheered his name, Mike gripped the bat as tightly as he could and stood directly on the base. A bead of sweat dripped down his face and his eyes were glued to the pitcher's right hand.
    Actions
    Looks
    Thoughts
    Speech
    30s
  • Q6
    A detailed character possessing multiple character traits.
    STEAL Character
    Round Character
    Dynamic Character
    Static Character
    30s
  • Q7
    In the acronym STEAL, what does the "a" stand for?
    All Aboard
    Alive
    Actions
    Actors
    30s
  • Q8
    In the acronym STEAL, what does the "t" stand for?
    Touch
    Thoughts
    Typical
    Taste
    30s
  • Q9
    In the acronym STEAL, what does the "s" stand for?
    Speech
    Stance
    Suspense
    Surprise
    30s
  • Q10
    In the acronym STEAL, what does the "L" stand for?
    Lives
    Looks
    Love
    Laughs
    30s
  • Q11
    In the acronym STEAL, what does the "e" stand for?
    Evolved Characters
    Every Character
    Expectations of others
    Effects on others
    30s
  • Q12
    Is STEAL used in direct or indirect characterization?
    Indirect
    Neither
    Direct
    Both
    30s
  • Q13
    The author reveals the character's traits by showing us is known as what?
    direct Characterization
    Thoughts
    Indirect Characterization
    Looks
    30s
  • Q14
    When the author directly tells you about a character and no analysis is needed it's known as what?
    Indirect Characterization
    Stock Character
    STEAL
    Direct Characterization
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the character who opposes the protagonist known as?
    Hero
    Protagonist
    Static Character
    Antagonist
    30s

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