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Character Types
Characterization
Character Motivation
Character Traits
Blast From The Past
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A character that plays a large role in a story.
What is a major character.
100
An author states directly a character's traits.
What is direct characterization.
100
This kind of motivation is driven by the thoughts or beliefs of a character.
What is internal motivation.
100
A boy always tells the truth. A character trait to describe him might be ____
What is honest.
100
A character in "The Outsiders" that didn't want to bleach his hair and had two older brothers.
What is Ponyboy.
200
A character that is in opposition to the main character.
What is antagonist.
200
An author shows a character's traits through actions.
What is indirect characterization.
200
This kind of motivation is driven by influences such as a punishment or reward.
What is external motivation.
200
An athlete that can lift more weight than anyone else in the room. A character trait might be ____.
What is strong.
200
A character in "The Outsiders" that still attended school just for fun and liked to make jokes.
What is Two Bit.
300
A character that does not change throughout the story.
What is static character.
300
The girl in the blue dress clenched her fists and stomped her feet is an example of _______ characterization.
What is indirect.
300
A student doesn't study for a test and cheats in order to avoid getting an F. This is an example of ___ motivation.
What is external.
300
The boy won't talk to others and turns red when people approach him. A character trait might be ____.
What is shy.
300
A narrator that knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
What is limited omniscient.
400
A character that we know a lot about.
What is round character.
400
"The dog was brown and had long ears" is an example of __ characterization.
What is direct.
400
A student follows the rules to avoid getting a detention. This is an example of __ motivation.
What is external.
400
A student walks around with his fists clenched and a scowl on his face everyday. A trait might be ____.
What is angry.
400
A character battles the fierce winter after getting lost in the wilderness. This is an example of ____.
What is character vs. nature.
500
The number of types of characters.
What is 8.
500
"The student was tall. As he walked down the hall, he would jump toward the ceiling to see how far he could reach. His jersey would sway and crumple and his shoes squeaked as he hit the ground." This is an example of ...
What is indirect and direct characterization.
500
A student studies for a test because she believes that hard work is the key to success. This is an example of ___ motivation.
What is internal.
500
A student that is good at every sport and activity. A trait might be ___.
What is athletic.
500
Johnny learns that violence isn't the answer after he kills someone and has to run from the law. This is an example of ____.
What is theme.