A) How would an author of a narrative most effectively develop a dynamic

Question

character? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
by using direct rather than indirect characterization to describe the character
by focusing on the character’s words and actions instead of their thoughts
by having the character learn a lesson as the result of events in the
narrative
by not revealing the character’s motivations until the narrative’s end to build
suspense
by combining a number of different narrative techniques, such as
description and reflection
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Question 2
A) Which is an example of direct characterization? (1 point)
Susannah had hair of a beautiful red color that brought to mind warm fires
on snowy nights.
When the boy dropped his ice cream cone, with a wide smile, Naya
immediately brought him a fresh one.
Brian breathed heavily as he waited for his interview to begin, and he soon
noticed that his hands were shaking.
As I rushed to take the last empty seat on the subway, a stranger grabbed it
first and gave me a spiteful sneer.
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Question 3
“Peter, I have a question to ask.” Olivia
smiled hopefully at her older brother.
“Could you please help me study for my
trig exam tomorrow?”
Peter looked up from his laptop screen
and rolled his eyes. “I don’t have time
for that.”
“But what do you mean? You can’t
spare just a few minutes?”
“Olivia, I said no! And if you were that
worried about passing the test, you
should have started studying days ago!
Now leave me alone!”
A)
Use the passage to answer the
question.
How does the author develop
character through the dialogue
between Peter and Olivia?
(1 point)
By characterizing Peter as
smart and studious.
By characterizing Olivia as
lazy and entitled.
By characterizing Olivia as
happy and upbeat.
By characterizing Peter as
angry and unhelpful.
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Question 4
A) Which line of dialogue might an author give to a character in a narrative to
build indirect characterization? (1 point)
“I saw the woman come into the bank,” Catherine recounted. “She was
slender, with dark hair and wearing a red shirt.”
“The meeting was closed to the public,” noted Brianna. “Like everyone else,
I’m suspicious and more than a little angry.”
“I am very frustrated,” said Simon. “I combed the entire city trying to find that
motorcycle helmet, and not one store has it!”
“I just finished cleaning the entire office,” said Samuel. “But I’m going
through one more time to see if I missed anything.”
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Question 5
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Wherever Tommy went and whatever he saw would remind him of a
past time when things were happier. A mere walk down the street
where he lived, glancing through the windows of the boutiques that
lined the sidewalks, would often leave him in tears.
Which line of dialogue could the author use to develop Tommy’s character as
he is characterized in this paragraph?
(1 point)
“This little trinket makes me think of a tender memory of playing baseball
when I was a boy.”
“Why do there have to be so many shops along the same street where I
live?”
“I think my mother owned a trinket like this one, but I never did like it at all.”
“There are so many nice things here, and I can’t stand knowing that I can’t
afford any of them.”

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each question:

Question 1: A) The correct answers are:

• by having the character learn a lesson as the result of events in the narrative
• by combining a number of different narrative techniques, such as description and reflection

These methods effectively illustrate character growth and change, which are essential for dynamic characters.

Question 2: A) The example of direct characterization is:

• Susannah had hair of a beautiful red color that brought to mind warm fires on snowy nights.

This line provides a direct description of Susannah’s physical appearance, which is a hallmark of direct characterization.

Question 3: A) The author develops character through the dialogue between Peter and Olivia by:

• By characterizing Peter as angry and unhelpful.

Peter’s response indicates frustration and unwillingness to assist, showcasing his character traits through his dialogue.

Question 4: A) The line of dialogue that might build indirect characterization is:

• “I am very frustrated,” said Simon. “I combed the entire city trying to find that motorcycle helmet, and not one store has it!”

This dialogue shows Simon's determination and the extent he went to solve his problem without directly stating any of his character traits.

Question 5: A) To develop Tommy’s character as he is characterized in the paragraph, the author could use:

• “This little trinket makes me think of a tender memory of playing baseball when I was a boy.”

This line aligns with the theme of nostalgia and sadness that the original paragraph conveys about Tommy's character.