Question 1

Read the following passage.
“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?

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Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic.

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Mei is not very athletic.

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Mei is always outgoing and loud.

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Mei is timid.

Question 2

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

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indirect characterization

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none

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both

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direct characterization

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

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Frank was a shy, quiet person.

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He tapped his foot anxiously.

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"I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.

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Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

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Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

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Marcia was a nervous person.

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Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

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Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

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Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

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Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

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Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

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Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

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