How would an author of a narrative most effectively develop a dynamic character? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

by focusing on the character’s words and actions instead of their thoughts
by focusing on the character’s words and actions instead of their thoughts

by not revealing the character’s motivations until the narrative’s end to build suspense
by not revealing the character’s motivations until the narrative’s end to build suspense

by using direct rather than indirect characterization to describe the character
by using direct rather than indirect characterization to describe the character

by having the character learn a lesson as the result of events in the narrative
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

Answer 1

To effectively develop a dynamic character, the most suitable responses are:

1. by having the character learn a lesson as the result of events in the narrative - This reflects character growth and change, which are essential aspects of a dynamic character.

2. by combining a number of different narrative techniques, such as description and reflection - This allows for a multi-faceted portrayal of the character, showcasing their development through various methods of storytelling.

Answer 2

Which is an example of direct characterization?(1 point)
Responses

As I rushed to take the last empty seat on the subway, a stranger grabbed it first and gave me a spiteful sneer.
As I rushed to take the last empty seat on the subway, a stranger grabbed it first and gave me a spiteful sneer.

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

Brian breathed heavily as he waited for his interview to begin, and he soon noticed that his hands were shaking.
Brian breathed heavily as he waited for his interview to begin, and he soon noticed that his hands were shaking.

When the boy dropped his ice cream cone, with a wide smile, Naya immediately brought him a fresh one.

Answer 3

The example of direct characterization is:

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

This statement explicitly describes a characteristic of Susannah, providing direct information about her appearance.

Answer 4

How does the author develop character through the dialogue between Peter and Olivia?

(1 point)
Responses

By characterizing Olivia as happy and upbeat.
By characterizing Olivia as happy and upbeat.

By characterizing Olivia as lazy and entitled.
By characterizing Olivia as lazy and entitled.

By characterizing Peter as smart and studious.
By characterizing Peter as smart and studious.

By characterizing Peter as angry and unhelpful.

Answer 5

The correct response for how the author develops character through the dialogue between Peter and Olivia would depend on the specific content and tone of their dialogue. However, a likely option based on common character development techniques would be:

By characterizing Olivia as happy and upbeat.

This response suggests that through their dialogue, Olivia's personality is portrayed positively, which can be a key aspect of character development. If you have specific details from the dialogue, I can help determine which of these responses is most accurate.

Answer 6

Which line of dialogue might an author give to a character in a narrative to build indirect characterization?(1 point)
Responses

“The meeting was closed to the public,” noted Brianna. “Like everyone else, I’m suspicious and more than a little angry.”
“The meeting was closed to the public,” noted Brianna. “Like everyone else, I’m suspicious and more than a little angry.”

“I just finished cleaning the entire office,” said Samuel. “But I’m going through one more time to see if I missed anything.”
“I just finished cleaning the entire office,” said Samuel. “But I’m going through one more time to see if I missed anything.”

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

“I saw the woman come into the bank,” Catherine recounted. “She was slender, with dark hair and wearing a red shirt.”

Answer 7

The line of dialogue that might an author give to a character in a narrative to build indirect characterization is:

“The meeting was closed to the public,” noted Brianna. “Like everyone else, I’m suspicious and more than a little angry.”

This line reveals Brianna's feelings and perspective on the situation without explicitly stating her character traits. It shows her inclination to feel suspicious and angry, thus providing insight into her character indirectly.