Question 1

Question

When an author develops a character using vivid word choice, what should they include in addition to adjectives?(1 point)
intransitive verbs
action verbs
vague pronouns
precise nouns
Question 2
Which sentence gives an example of direct characterization?
Select the two correct answers.
Jamal was unusually tall—roughly six feet, seven inches—and had high, defined cheekbones to match.

A dedicated gardener, Sybil was feeling tired because she had been working on her flowerbeds all morning.

John always went home an hour before everyone else did, even when there was still a mound of work to do.

Every time I asked for an extra napkin, the cafeteria worker would shoot me a glare that felt like steel arrows.

Emilio waited outside in the field for what must have been six hours, hoping he had not missed the meteor shower.
Question 3
As he walked home, Whit saw his friend Jeremy, and suddenly froze.
"Whit! Hello there!"
"Uh—hi, Jeremy," uttered Whit.
"How are you doing?"
"Well—I'm fine, I suppose . . ."
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yes—yes, I am . . . okay."
"If you say so. See you later." Jeremy walked along, leaving Whit trying to catch his breath.
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the author develop character though the dialogue between Whit and Jeremy?(1 point)
By characterizing Jeremy as strong and willful
By characterizing Jeremy as kind and thoughtful
By characterizing Whit as rude and inconsiderate
By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious
Question 4
Which line of dialogue might an author give to a character in a narrative to build indirect characterization?(1 point)
"Gina has black hair," recalled Morris, "and almost every time I see her, she's also wearing horn-rimmed glasses and boots."
"The landscaper did a great job, and we are pleased," stated Susan as she admired the boxwoods.
"You must forgive me," Sarah implored. "I still have not finished the book, and I need to borrow it one more week."
"I don't think I have ever been more excited," Molly told her mother. "I have always wanted to go to an amusement park!"
Question 5
How should dialogue be used to develop round characters in a narrative? Select the two correct
to describe the character's physical appearance
to develop particular character traits
to describe the character's body language
to build relationships between characters
to create pacing within the narrative

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1
When an author develops a character using vivid word choice, what should they include in addition to adjectives?
Answer: precise nouns

Question 2
Which sentence gives an example of direct characterization? Select the two correct answers.
Answer:

1. Jamal was unusually tall—roughly six feet, seven inches—and had high, defined cheekbones to match.
2. A dedicated gardener, Sybil was feeling tired because she had been working on her flowerbeds all morning.

Question 3
Use the passage to answer the question. How does the author develop character through the dialogue between Whit and Jeremy?
Answer: By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious

Question 4
Which line of dialogue might an author give to a character in a narrative to build indirect characterization?
Answer: "You must forgive me," Sarah implored. "I still have not finished the book, and I need to borrow it one more week."

Question 5
How should dialogue be used to develop round characters in a narrative? Select the two correct answers.
Answer:

1. to develop particular character traits
2. to build relationships between characters

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Sure, let's go through each question and answer again to ensure accuracy:

Question 1 When an author develops a character using vivid word choice, what should they include in addition to adjectives?

• Your Answer: precise nouns
• Correctness: Correct - Precise nouns help provide clarity and specificity in character descriptions.

Question 2 Which sentence gives an example of direct characterization? Select the two correct answers.

• Your Answer:
  1. Jamal was unusually tall—roughly six feet, seven inches—and had high, defined cheekbones to match.
  2. A dedicated gardener, Sybil was feeling tired because she had been working on her flowerbeds all morning.
• Correctness: Correct - Both sentences provide specific details about the characters' appearances and interests directly.

Question 3 How does the author develop character through the dialogue between Whit and Jeremy?

• Your Answer: By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious
• Correctness: Correct - Whit's dialogue and hesitation indicate his nervousness and anxiety.

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

• Your Answer: "You must forgive me," Sarah implored. "I still have not finished the book, and I need to borrow it one more week."
• Correctness: Correct - This line suggests Sarah’s personality traits, like being forgetful or reliant on others, without stating them explicitly.

Question 5 How should dialogue be used to develop round characters in a narrative? Select the two correct answers.

• Your Answer:
  1. to develop particular character traits
  2. to build relationships between characters
• Correctness: Correct - Both choices are essential for character development through dialogue.

Overall, all of your answers are correct! If you have additional questions or need more clarification on any topic, feel free to ask!

Answer 4

AI is correct.

1. Precise nouns
2. -Jamal was unusually tall...
-A dedicated gardener...
3. By characterizing Whit as nervous and anxious
4. "You must forgive me,"...
5. -to build relationships between characters
-to develop particular character traits