Characters
Characterization
The Writing Process
Definitions
Name that Text
100
This character is pushed into a closet and does not get to see the sun
Who is Margot
100
__________________can be classified as either direct or indirect.
What is characterization
100
Write a __________________ statement that reflects an accurate understanding of the text.
What is claim statement
100
An ____________ is a conversation between two or more people where one person discusses and shares their knowledge on a certain subject
What is an interview
100
"Both youngsters touched gloves and nodded. They turned and danced quickly to their corners. Their head towels and dressing gowns were lifted neatly from their shoulders by their trainers’ nimble fingers."
What is Amigo Brothers
200
This character has traveled around the Mississippi and other parts of the South singing the blues
Who is Lemon Brown
200
_______________characterization is when the author tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
What is direct
200
Answer _________ parts of the question.
What is all parts
200
________________ is the when and where of the story
What is setting
200
"When the class sang songs about happiness and life and games her lips barely moved. Only when they sang about the sun and the summer did her lips move as she watched the drenched windows."
What is All Summer in a Day
300
This character, along with his classmates, pushes Margot into the closet
Who is William
300
________________characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character.
What is indirect
300
Provide accurate _______________ from the ____________ to support the claim.
What is evidence and text
300
Expert testimony requires that the person being interviewed has a background or ________________ in the subject they are talking about.
What is experience
300
"He tried to figure out just where the breathing was coming from; he knew it was in the room with him. Slowly he stood, tensing. As he turned, a flash of lightening lit up the room, frightening him with its sudden brilliance."
What is The Treasure of Lemon Brown
400
These two characters must face each other in a boxing match to see who moves onto the Golden Gloves Boxing tournament
Who is Antonio and Felix
400
We can use indirect characterization by examining a character’s thoughts and actions as a way to make ________________ about characters.
What is inferences
400
Interpret text ________________ and explain how it supports the ____________.
What is details/examples and claim
400
When you read a text and find out the main idea of what is being said, you are ____________
What is summarizing
400
Men can’t seem to do any of that. What a pleasure it would be to voice my pains and disappointments like Lauren does. I suppose that I would have to hear some guys complain to me about my insensitivity and distance, too.
What is Can't Guys Just Learn to Fight for a Friendship
500
This character's father forbids him from playing basketball because he is failing math
Who is Greg Ridley
500
Indirect characterization can be revealed through a character’s: (Hint use STEAL)
What is speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks
500
________________ the response so it makes sense to a reader How long should your paragraph be?
What is organize 5-7 sentences
500
The _____________ of a text is the author's view about life and how people behave
What is theme
500
"Sometimes as teenagers we see our parents as some kind of weird robots. We don’t understand that they’re very much like teenagers, in that they can get afraid; they can get lonely. They’re not nearly as tough as they may act."
What is Your Parents ARE Crazy
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