18 Questions
What does Fitzgerald use Tom Buchanan's reactions to show the reader?
That Tom is an immoral man
What is the reaction of the other party goers when Tom slaps Myrtle?
They sit idly by and watch
What does the reaction of the people who saw the slap show readers about Tom?
That Tom is a terrible and immoral person
In The Scarlet Ibis, what does the Mama's response to the narrator's actions reveal about their relationship?
That the narrator is clumsy and the Mama is assertive
What does a character's speech reveal about them according to the passage?
Their intelligence and education level
What does the passage say about the use of speech in indirect characterization?
Speech is one way that authors can do indirect characterization
According to the passage, what does a character speaking in a nervous or shy way reveal about them?
That they have an introverted personality
What does the passage say about the use of 'all of the above' and 'none of the above' options in multiple choice questions?
They should be avoided as they are not plausible distractors
What is the primary purpose of the distractors in a multiple choice question according to the passage?
To represent common student misconceptions
What is the key advice given in the passage for writing the stem (question) of a multiple choice question?
The stem should not contain irrelevant material
How does F. Scott Fitzgerald use Tom Buchanan's actions to convey his immorality in The Great Gatsby?
By having Tom slap Myrtle in front of a crowd without any remorse
In what way do the reactions of the people who witnessed Tom slapping Myrtle demonstrate Tom's character?
People sitting idly by and not intervening
What insight can be gained about a character's relationship based on their speech, according to the text?
Their assertiveness and demand for respect
How do characters' reactions to an event provide insight into the characters themselves?
They show their indifference or empathy
What does a character's rude speech reveal about them, as discussed in the passage?
Their confidence and assertiveness
Why is it significant that the onlookers at the party did not intervene when Tom slapped Myrtle?
To highlight the bystander effect
What does a character speaking in a shy and quiet way reveal about them, according to the passage?
Their nervousness or reserved nature
What can a character's speaking style suggest about their personality, based on the passage?
Their emotional state at that moment
Explore the process of developing characters and creating images of characters for the reader/audience in literature. Learn about different types of characterization techniques used by authors to describe characters in depth.
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