Practice Characterization: Bringing Individuals to Life - 2.1.1 | Module 2: Exploring Narrative: Character, Setting, and Plot | IB 8 English
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Characterization: Bringing Individuals to Life

2.1.1 - Characterization: Bringing Individuals to Life

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does direct characterization mean?

💡 Hint: Think about how the author conveys information directly.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of indirect characterization.

💡 Hint: Consider how actions or words show who they are.

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Question 1

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

A) Direct is showing
indirect is telling.
B) Direct is telling
indirect is showing.
C) They are the same.

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of each term!

Question 2

True or False: Character development is irrelevant to the theme of a story.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how character change affects the message.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Choose a character from a book and create a table that lists instances of both direct and indirect characterization, explaining their significance in the story.

💡 Hint: Refer to key scenes to find pertinent examples.

Challenge 2 Hard

Reflect on how a character's development can alter the reader's perception of the story's theme. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Think about the character's choices and consequences.

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