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Question 11 pts
Which of these passages is an example of direct characterization?
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“I don’t want to start any trouble, but I know it’d be wrong not to tell you Erin took it,” Lola said. “Are you sure?” Jody asked. Lola replied, “I saw her with it.” Red with rage, Lola turned on her heels and headed toward the gym, where Erin was practicing.

Lola was a selfish, manipulative and conniving girl who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted.

If she could just get Jody to believe Erin stole her backpack, Lola thought, they’d stop speaking to each other and the secret would be safe. But first, she’d have to steal the backpack without getting caught.

After making sure the coast was clear, Lola pulled the backpack out of her locker, slipped it under her coat and buried it in the nearest trash bin. Now all she’d have to do is send Jody and anonymous text that Erin did it and wait for the fireworks.

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Question 21 pts
Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?
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Max was not just goal-directed--he was downright obsessive when it came to sports.

Instead of Ruth, they should have named her Ruthless--she was that cruel.

Every morning, rain or shine, Levi hit the trail and ran exactly nine and a quarter miles.

Her name was Honor but that was about the only thing that was honorable about her.

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Question 31 pts
How does this passage characterize Wali Dâd?

Once upon a time there lived in India a poor old man whose name was Wali Dâd. He had no hair, and was sometimes called Wali Dâd the Bald. He lived alone in a little mud hut, quite far from the town. He had no family, and made his living by cutting the jungle grass and selling it as food for the horses and cows round about. He earned only a few pennies a day, but he was a very simple old man and needed very little. From this small income he was able to save half a penny every week, while spending the rest on food and clothing.
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foolish and irresponsible

humble and responsible

silly and gullible

greedy and calculating

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Question 41 pts
What is an omniscient point of view?
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a subjective point of view

an objective point of view

a limited point of view

an all knowing point of view

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Question 51 pts
When a story is written using a limited point of view, what is "limited" about the story?
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how much the narrator knows

the length of the story

how involved the narrator is in the action

where events can occur

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Question 61 pts
Which sentence best describes the relationship between a story’s point of view and how its plot is revealed?
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A story’s point of view affects how all of the characters react to plot events.

A story’s point of view determines the narrator’s perspective on plot events.

A story’s point of view determines the order in which events are described.

A story’s point of view controls the pace of the action.

Answer 1

1. “Lola was a selfish, manipulative and conniving girl who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted.” (direct characterization)

2. Every morning, rain or shine, Levi hit the trail and ran exactly nine and a quarter miles. (indirect characterization)

3. humble and responsible

4. an all knowing point of view

5. how much the narrator knows

6. A story’s point of view determines the narrator’s perspective on plot events.