1.
Which of these answers show indirect characterization?
A
She wore a ten carat diamond necklace everywhere she went.
B
She was rich.
C
She was a haughty person who liked to get her own way.
2.
Which of these answers show indirect characterization?
A
Joe couldn't believe that it was already 2 in the morning; he didn't want to leave the party yet.
B
Joe is socially awkward.
C
Joe doesn't really care what other people think.
3.
Which of these answers show direct characterization?
A
The clothes that John wears are out of style.
B
John wore bellbottoms, gold chains, platform shoes, and huge sunglasses to the dance.
C
The people around Joe didn't understand the things he was saying.
4.
Which of these answers show direct characterization?
A
Dylan thought reading was boring.
B
Dylan closed the Harry Potter book, rubbed his eyes, and yawned.
C
Dylan raised his hand to ask to go to the bathroom.
5.
What kind of CHARACTERIZATION is this? The entire class erupted in laughter after his hilarious joke. Everyone loved Joe because he could even make the teachers laugh hard enough to stop their lessons.
A
DIRECT
B
INDIRECT
C
BOTH
6.
What kind of CHARACTERIZATION is this? An author shows the reader how a character interacts with another character, and the reader makes an inference about the details.
A
DIRECT
B
INDIRECT
C
BOTH
7.
What kind of CHARACTERIZATION is this? An author shows the reader about a character using dialogue, and the reader makes an inference about the details.
A
DIRECT
B
INDIRECT
C
BOTH
8.
Which of these could NOT be a theme?
A
Honesty is the best policy.
B
Liars don't tell the truth.
C
The truth will set you free.
9.
Which of these could NOT be a theme?
A
You don't know what you got till it's gone.
B
Lost and found
C
Sometimes you only find what you are looking for.
10.
Which statement is TRUE about themes?
A
A story can only have one theme.
B
Themes state a truth about life.
C
An author can develop themes using only one craft tool.
11.
All of these could be themes EXCEPT
A
People aren't always what they seem.
B
Lionesses do most of the hunting for the pride.
C
Money is the root of all evil.
12.
What kind of CHARACTERIZATION is this? The girl’s flowing, shiny brown hair looked like it belonged in a shampoo commercial. Her sparkling eyes, clear skin, and friendly smile made people stop and stare.
