Which of the following is NOT a method of characterization?
The following passage is an example of what type of characterization?
Every hair on Jon's head was in place. Not a speck of dust was on his eyeglasses. Jon had ironed his shirt twice, but he checked it for wrinkles once more before he left the house.
The following passage is an example of what type of characterization?
"Monica doesn't know it yet, but she won the award," said Mrs. Esposito. "That's great to hear," said Erin. Avery nodded her head. "Nobody is more deserving. Monica worked so hard."
The following passage is an example of what type of characterization?
I just know that I'm going to sound like an idiot, thought Sandra as she waited for the interview.
The following passage is an example of what type of characterization?
"I guess that band is okay," Todd said, "if you don't like good lyrics and singers who can carry a tune."
The following passage is an example of what type of characterization?
Andy walked his dog every morning and evening, without fail.
Based on speech, how would you describe Chris?
"Hey, did you hear? There's a plan to build a basketball court in our neighborhood!" said Jerome. Chris smiled widely. "Really? That's awesome. When will it be finished? I can't wait to beat you at hoops everday after school!" Chris teased.
"Can you believe Leah had us get here by six in the morning?" huffed Kyla. Tracey kept working. "Say what you want about her, but admit this much—Leah gets the job done." "That's right, Trace," agreed Darren. "Leah works hard, and she knows how to get us to work hard."
What is Leah like?
(1) Jake's self-confidence was legendary. Even in a power outage, in subzero cold, with snow and wind howling outside, he was calm and focused. (2) "You can't shake Jake," people said. (3) For the ninth time, Jake finished rebuilding his emergency radio and tried it. Come on, squawk box, he thought. (4) A voice suddenly crackled on the speaker. (5) Grinning, Jake pressed a button and spoke: "Greetings from sunny, tropical North Dakota!"
Which numbered section is an example of direct characterization?
In Section 5, the writer's description of Jake's words reveal the character's—
(1) Chandra entered her spotless shop and set to work. (2) She took out her supplies and laid them in order on the bench. (3) Then, she read the assembly instructions carefully. (4) Adjusting the light, Chandra sat on the stool and put on protective glasses. (5) Now, she could begin.
In Sentence 2, the writer develops Chandra indirectly by describing her—
At the beginning of the story, why does Gilbert say that he hates time?
What does the author express with the simile, “the summer roared past like a three-masted schooner before a gale”?
What inference can you make about Gilbert's character from his interest in time?
Why does Gilbert feel that making his father laugh was “like Christmas and his birthday and a day at the beach all rolled into one”?
What does the handcar symbolize in the story?
A person who speaks with eloquence is
To be marooned in a place is to be
A judicious person shows
A spyglass is a type of
A sextant is an instrument used to
What techniques does the author use to create suspense in lines 172–182, the scene in which Gilbert goes downstairs to talk to the housekeeper? Cite evidence to support your answer.
What does Gilbert hope to do at the end of the story, and why does he think this is possible? Cite evidence to support your answer.