Types of Characterisation Quizz

What is direct characterisation?

The author directly states a character's traits.

The reader infers a character's traits through their actions and dialogue.

The author uses symbols to represent a character's traits.

The reader imagines a character's traits based on their appearance.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterisation?

The character is shown saving someone from a burning building.

The character is depicted wearing a superhero costume.

The character is described as having a muscular build.

What is indirect characterisation?

The reader infers a character's traits through their actions and dialogue.

The author directly states a character's traits.

The author uses symbols to represent a character's traits.

The reader imagines a character's traits based on their appearance.

Match the scenarios to either indirect characterisation or direct characterisation.

The author describes the character as kind and compassionate.

Direct characterisation

The character is described as having blue eyes and blonde hair.

Direct characterisation

The character is shown helping an elderly person cross the street.

Indirect characterisation

The character is depicted wearing a crown, symbolizing royalty.

Indirect characterisation

Which type of characterisation provides more room for interpretation by the reader?

Indirect characterisation

Direct characterisation

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterisation through dialogue?

The character says, 'I can't wait to help out at the animal shelter this weekend.'

The author describes the character as intelligent and well-spoken.

The character is depicted wearing a lab coat and glasses.

Which type of characterisation provides a more objective portrayal of the character's traits?

Direct characterisation

Indirect characterisation

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization through physical description? Select all that apply.

The author describes the character as having long, flowing hair and piercing blue eyes.

The character is shown rescuing a cat from a tree.

The character is depicted wearing a crown, symbolizing royalty.

The character says, 'I am the bravest person in this town.'

What can readers infer about a character through their thoughts and internal monologues?

Their inner desires, fears, and motivations.

Their physical appearance and clothing choices.

Their actions and interactions with other characters.

Their dialogue and speech patterns.

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