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Which type of characterization relies on the author to explicitly provide physical and personality traits to the reader?
Which type of characterization relies on the author to explicitly provide physical and personality traits to the reader?
What type of characterization shows who a character is through descriptions of what he or she says, does, or how they respond to a certain situation?
What type of characterization shows who a character is through descriptions of what he or she says, does, or how they respond to a certain situation?
Which type of characterization requires more work from the reader to comprehend?
Which type of characterization requires more work from the reader to comprehend?
Which method of indirect characterization relies on the physical appearance of the character?
Which method of indirect characterization relies on the physical appearance of the character?
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Which method of indirect characterization shows who a character is through their thoughts and feelings?
Which method of indirect characterization shows who a character is through their thoughts and feelings?
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Which of the following can reveal a character's personality through their actions and behavior?
Which of the following can reveal a character's personality through their actions and behavior?
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What does the physical description of Antonia in 'My Antonia' reveal about her character?
What does the physical description of Antonia in 'My Antonia' reveal about her character?
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In 'The Lord of the Flies', what does the election scene reveal about Jack's leadership qualities?
In 'The Lord of the Flies', what does the election scene reveal about Jack's leadership qualities?
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In 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix', what does Harry's detention with Dolores Umbridge reveal about her character?
In 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix', what does Harry's detention with Dolores Umbridge reveal about her character?
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How does F. Scott Fitzgerald use reactions to Tom Buchanan's actions in 'The Great Gatsby' to characterize him?
How does F. Scott Fitzgerald use reactions to Tom Buchanan's actions in 'The Great Gatsby' to characterize him?
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Which of the following is NOT a way that authors use to characterize their characters?
Which of the following is NOT a way that authors use to characterize their characters?
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What is the process of developing characters and creating images of the characters for the reader/audience called?
What is the process of developing characters and creating images of the characters for the reader/audience called?
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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
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How does indirect characterization help the reader understand the character better?
How does indirect characterization help the reader understand the character better?
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Why do authors use both direct and indirect characterization?
Why do authors use both direct and indirect characterization?
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