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A)How would an author of a narrative most effectively develop a dynamic character? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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 combining a number of different narrative techniques, such as description and reflection
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
A)Which is an example of direct characterization?(1 point)
When the boy dropped his ice cream cone, with a wide smile, Naya immediately brought him a fresh one.
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.
Brian breathed heavily as he waited for his interview to begin, and he soon noticed that his hands were shaking.
“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!”
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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.
A)Which line of dialogue might an author give to a character in a narrative to build indirect characterization?(1 point)
“I just finished cleaning the entire office,” said Samuel. “But I’m going through one more time to see if I missed anything.”
“I saw the woman come into the bank,” Catherine recounted. “She was slender, with dark hair and wearing a red shirt.”
“I am very frustrated,” said Simon. “I combed the entire city trying to find that motorcycle helmet, and not one store has it!”
“The meeting was closed to the public,” noted Brianna. “Like everyone else, I’m suspicious and more than a little angry.”
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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, g
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)
“Why do there have to be so many shops along the same street where I live?”
“This little trinket makes me think of a tender memory of playing baseball when I was a boy.”
“There are so many nice things here, and I can’t stand knowing that I can’t afford any of them.”
“I think my mother owned a trinket like this one, but I never did like it at all.”

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Here are the answers to your questions:

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

  • Correct Answers:
    • 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

Question 2: Which is an example of direct characterization?

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

Question 3: How does the author develop character through the dialogue between Peter and Olivia?

  • Correct Answer: By characterizing Peter as angry and unhelpful.

Question 4: Which line of dialogue might an author give to a character in a narrative to build indirect characterization?

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

Question 5: Which line of dialogue could the author use to develop Tommy’s character as he is characterized in this paragraph?

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

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