Is or Isn't? Characterization
Which choice is an example of characterization?
A. The storm starts at midnight.
B. The story takes place in a small town.
C. The story tells us Maya is patient.
D. The chapter is called “The Long Night.”
C. The story tells us Maya is patient.
Information about personality = characterization
What is conflict in a story?
A. A problem or struggle
B. The place where the story happens
C. The lesson of the story
D. A description of a character
A. A problem or struggle.
" More precisely, conflict means thwarted, endangered, or opposing desire. It’s basically when a character wants something but something else gets in the way. "
What is a theme in a story?
A. The main character
B. Underlying message; "moral"
C. The main problem in the story
D. The time and place of the story
B. Underlying message; "moral"
The soldier was as brave as a lion.” What type of figurative language compares two things using like or as?
A simile
Which detail is NOT characterization?
A. Carlos shares his lunch with a new student.
B. Mr. Lee always keeps his promises.
C. The house has three blue windows.
D. Lena whispers because she is nervous.
C. The house has three blue windows.
This describes the setting, not the character
Maria wants to tell the truth, but she is afraid she will hurt her friend. What type of conflict is this?
A. Character vs. Character
B. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Self
D. Character vs. Society
C. Character vs. Self
A character fails many times but continues working until she reaches her goal. Which theme BEST fits the story?
A. Success requires perseverance.
B. Everyone experiences failure.
C. Working is difficult.
D. People like to win.
A. Success requires perseverance.
The time and place where a story happens.
The setting
A character sees a lost wallet and turns it in to the office. What does this action help show?
A. The wallet is expensive.
B. The character is honest.
C. The story happens at school.
D. The office is crowded.
B. The character is honest.
Returning the wallet is an action that reveals a character trait, honesty.
Two students both want to be captain of the soccer team, and they argue about it. What type of conflict is this?
A. Character vs. Self
B. Character vs. Character
C. Character vs. Nature
D. Character vs. Society
B. Character vs. Character
A boy lies to his friends to become popular. Eventually, his friends discover the truth and stop trusting him. Which theme BEST fits the story?
A. Friendship can be difficult.
B. Popular people have many friends.
C. Dishonesty can destroy trust.
D. People sometimes tell lies.
C. Dishonesty can destroy trust.
"The angry wind screamed through the trees.” What type of figurative language gives human qualities to something nonhuman?
Personification
Which sentence uses direct characterization?
A. Nina was a very brave girl.
B. Nina’s hands shook as she opened the door.
C. “I’ll help you,” Nina said.
D. Nina stepped between the dog and the child.
A. Nina was a very brave girl.
The narrator directly tells us Nina's trait.
A family is trapped in their house during a dangerous hurricane. What type of conflict is this?
A. Character vs. Nature
B. Character vs. Self
C. Character vs. Character
D. Character vs. Society
A. Character vs. Nature
Which statement is a THEME rather than a thematic concept?
A. Courage
B. Friendship
C. Power
D. True courage means doing what is right even when you are afraid.
D. True courage means doing what is right even when you are afraid.
At the beginning of a story, a character says, “I have a terrible feeling about this trip.” Later, something terrible happens. What technique did the author use?
Foreshadowing
Which sentence uses indirect characterization?
A. Dante was selfish.
B. The pizza was hot and cheesy.
C. The party ended at 9:00 p.m.
D. Dante grabbed the last slice of pizza and refused to share.
D. Dante grabbed the last slice of pizza and refused to share.
Dante's actions lets the reader know he might be selfish.
A girl believes a school rule is unfair, so she fights to change it. What type of conflict is this?
A. Character vs. Nature
B. Character vs. Character
C. Character vs. Society
D. Character vs. Self
C. Character vs. Society
In a story, a wealthy man cares only about money. He ignores his family and friends. At the end, he has a lot of money but feels lonely and unhappy. Which theme is BEST supported by the story?
A. Money is important in life.
B. Wealth does not guarantee happiness.
C. Families sometimes disagree.
D. People should work hard.
B. Wealth does not guarantee happiness.
This is a word that looks and means the same or almost the same in two languages. For example, animal in English and animal in Spanish.
Cognate