Kara hid a yawn behind her hand and rolled her eyes as the professor's lecture continued.What method of characterization does the sentence use to describe the character?A.DialogueB.ThoughtsC.ActionD.Appearance

Twisting her braid between her fingers, Marcie jumped whenever anyone entered the room.What method of characterization does the sentence use to describe the character?A.ThoughtsB.ActionC.DialogueD.Appearance

Which sentence is an example of characterization through action?A.She was tall, with short-cropped blond hair that was at odds with the length of her face.B.She closed the door softly, her fingers shaking as she turned the key and bolted the lock.C.Her blue eyes were clouded by age; the wrinkles around the edges had become deeper with each passing year.D.Her front tooth was slightly chipped, making her smile all the more beautiful for its imperfection.

How does dialogue help with characterization?A.It shows the actions and gestures of a character.B.It shows how characters interact with one another.C.It shows the physical appearance of a character.D.It shows events that happened in the past.

Which sentence is an example of characterization through action?A.She lacked height, but her steely blue eyes and the sharp angles of her face made her seem intimidating to others.B.She had beautiful red hair that was often pulled back from her face into a tight, functional braid.C.The clenching of her toes inside her shoes was her only movement as she waited for the police officer to appear.D.Her nails were rough and ragged, and the holes in the dress she wore had been mended too many times to count.

What are you doing when you analyze a character's actions and words to learn more about him or her?A.Analyzing the tone of the storyB.Visualizing the setting of the storyC.Making an inference about the characterD.Creating a backstory for the characterSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS