Understanding Characterization in Literature
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What does Fitzgerald use Tom Buchanan's reactions to show the reader?

  • That Tom is an immoral man (correct)
  • That Tom is a shy man
  • That Tom is a moral man
  • That Tom is a kind man
  • What is the reaction of the other party goers when Tom slaps Myrtle?

  • They try to stop Tom
  • They sit idly by and watch (correct)
  • They cheer and applaud
  • They join in and start fighting
  • What does the reaction of the people who saw the slap show readers about Tom?

  • That Tom is a kind and gentle man
  • That Tom is a terrible and immoral person (correct)
  • That Tom is a shy and reserved person
  • That Tom is a respected member of society
  • In The Scarlet Ibis, what does the Mama's response to the narrator's actions reveal about their relationship?

    <p>That the narrator is clumsy and the Mama is assertive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a character's speech reveal about them according to the passage?

    <p>Their intelligence and education level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage say about the use of speech in indirect characterization?

    <p>Speech is one way that authors can do indirect characterization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what does a character speaking in a nervous or shy way reveal about them?

    <p>That they have an introverted personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage say about the use of 'all of the above' and 'none of the above' options in multiple choice questions?

    <p>They should be avoided as they are not plausible distractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the distractors in a multiple choice question according to the passage?

    <p>To represent common student misconceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key advice given in the passage for writing the stem (question) of a multiple choice question?

    <p>The stem should not contain irrelevant material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does F. Scott Fitzgerald use Tom Buchanan's actions to convey his immorality in The Great Gatsby?

    <p>By having Tom slap Myrtle in front of a crowd without any remorse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do the reactions of the people who witnessed Tom slapping Myrtle demonstrate Tom's character?

    <p>People sitting idly by and not intervening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What insight can be gained about a character's relationship based on their speech, according to the text?

    <p>Their assertiveness and demand for respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do characters' reactions to an event provide insight into the characters themselves?

    <p>They show their indifference or empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a character's rude speech reveal about them, as discussed in the passage?

    <p>Their confidence and assertiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it significant that the onlookers at the party did not intervene when Tom slapped Myrtle?

    <p>To highlight the bystander effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a character speaking in a shy and quiet way reveal about them, according to the passage?

    <p>Their nervousness or reserved nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a character's speaking style suggest about their personality, based on the passage?

    <p>Their emotional state at that moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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