Character Types & Characterization 1
Who is the protagonist?
The main character of a story.
Give an example of a flat character.
A character with only one or two traits, like a background store clerk who is always grumpy.
What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
The time and place where a story occurs.
Setting.
What should a good introduction include?
A hook and a clear thesis/claim.
What type of character undergoes change during the story?
Dynamic character.
Judge Danforth in The Crucible does not change his beliefs even when presented with evidence.
What type of character he is? Static or Dynamic?
Static.
Define personification.
Giving human traits to nonhuman things.
What part of the plot introduces the characters and conflict?
Exposition.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.
How is direct characterization different from indirect?
Direct characterization tells the reader what the character is like explicitly, while indirect shows it through context.
Name two ways an author can show indirect characterization.
Through character actions and dialogue.
What figure of speech is “Time is a thief”?
Metaphor
What follows the climax and leads to the resolution?
Falling action.
What is included in a counterclaim paragraph?
The opposing argument, reasoning, and a rebuttal.
In The Most Dangerous Game, General Zaroff would be considered what character type in relation to Rainsford?
Antagonist
Identify the type of characterization: “He always brought soup to sick coworkers without being asked.”
Is it direct or indirect characterization?
Indirect characterization.
“The house was so silent, it screamed.” What kind of figurative language is this?
Oxymoron
What is the difference between plot and theme?
Plot is the sequence of events; theme is the message or central idea.
What belongs in the conclusion of an argumentative essay?
A summary of the argument and restated thesis.
Gatsby is rich and charming but also mysterious and flawed. He is an example of this type of character.
Round character
Identify the type of characterization: “She was brave and strong.”
Is it direct or indirect characterization?
Direct characterization.
When an author refers to another work, like calling Gatsby “a regular Trimalchio.” What type of the figurative language/device it is?
Allusion
Name all five stages of plot structure in order.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Why is it important to use reasoning with evidence?
To clarify how the evidence supports the claim and persuade the reader.