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English 10: Character

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  • Q1
    Define character traits.
    They are the way writers reveal how and why characters think, feel and act.
    They are the way the writer provides clues to what the characters are like.
    They are the way the writer explains straight out what the characters are like.
    They are the special qualities of a character, such as his or her behaviors, values, habits, likes, and dislikes.
    60s
  • Q2
    Define characterization.
    It is the way the writer provides clues to what the characters are like.
    It is the way the writer explains straight out what the characters are like.
    It is the reasons why a character acts or thinks in a certain way.
    It is the way writers reveal how and why characters think, feel and act.
    60s
  • Q3
    Define direct characterization.
    It is the way writers reveal how and why characters think, feel and act.
    It is the reasons why a character acts or thinks in a certain way.
    It is when the writer explains straight out what the characters are like.
    It is the reasons why a character acts or thinks in a certain way.
    60s
  • Q4
    Define indirect characterization.
    It is the way the writer provides clues to what the characters are like.
    It is the way writers reveal how and why characters think, feel, and act.
    It is the reasons why a character acts or thinks in a certain way.
    It is when the writer explains straight out what the characters are like.
    60s
  • Q5
    Define motivation.
    The reasons why a character acts or thinks in a certain way
    Principles, teachings and beliefs
    Tales about gods and goddesses who were thought to control nature and human life
    Prevention, dullness, and depression.
    60s
  • Q6
    Define protagonist.
    The character or force that blocks another character from achieving his or her goal.
    A character who only has two key personality traits.
    The main character in the story, who is usually the one whom sets the action in motion.
    A less important character.
    60s
  • Q7
    Define antagonist.
    The main character in the story, who is usually the one whom sets the action in motino.
    A character who has many personality traits.
    A less important character.
    The character or force that blocks the protagonist from achieving his/her own goal.
    60s
  • Q8
    Define subordinate characters.
    Characters who have many personality traits.
    Less important characters.
    One-sided characters whom we often think of as a "type."
    Characters whom only have one or two key personality traits.
    60s
  • Q9
    Define flat characters.
    Characters who have many personality traits.
    Characters who are one sided and are often thought of a "type".
    Characters who have only one or two key personality traits.
    Characters who change in an important way throughout the story.
    60s
  • Q10
    Define round character.
    A character who has many personality traits.
    A one-sided character who we think of as a "type."
    A character who changes in a important way during the story.
    A character who has only one or two key personality traits.
    60s
  • Q11
    Define stock character.
    A character who has many personality traits.
    A character who changes in an important way during the story.
    A character who has only one or two key character traits.
    A one-sided character whom we think of as a "type."
    60s
  • Q12
    Define dynamic character.
    A character who changes in an important way during the story.
    A character who has only one or two key personality traits.
    A character who is the same at the end of the story as at the beginning.
    A character who has many personality traits.
    60s
  • Q13
    Define static character.
    A character who has many personality traits.
    A character who changes in an important way during the story.
    A one-sided character whom we think of as a "type."
    A character who is the same at the end of the story as at the beginning.
    60s
  • Q14
    What word means move sideways, especially in a shy or sneaky manner?
    Sidle
    60s
  • Q15
    What word means acting if trying not to be seen or "done secretly"?
    Furtive
    60s

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