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Characterisation Revision
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What is the first step in writing a characterisation?
Summarize the story’s plot
Write a detailed analysis of the character’s motives
Read the text carefully and mark important information
Decide the theme of the story
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What is an umbrella sentence in a characterisation?
A sentence listing the main events
A sentence describing the setting
A sentence providing details about the title, author, and publication
A sentence summarizing the whole story
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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterisation?
"She was a kind and generous person."
"He looked at us, tears pouring down his face."
"The book describes the protagonist’s thoughts directly."
"The narrator states that the man was angry."
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How should the main part of a characterisation be structured?
By listing all the characters in the story
By summarizing the setting of the story
By describing and explaining the character’s behavior, actions, language
By retelling the entire plot
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Which sentence is an example of describing a character’s actions in a characterisation?
"The story takes place in London."
"The theme of the story is friendship."
"He was 45 years old (l.12)."
"He seems to be a strong person because he helped his friend in danger."
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What is characterisation?
The way a story is structured
The description of a character's physical and personality traits
The setting of a story
The summary of a book’s plot
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What is the main goal of characterisation?
To create a deep understanding of a character’s traits and motives
To describe the book’s cover design
To focus only on the character’s physical appearance
To summarize the plot of the story
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What is the purpose of the conclusion in a characterisation?
To introduce new arguments about the character
To summarize the character’s traits and possible motives
To retell the plot in detail
To explain the story’s setting
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How should a character’s age and social background be presented if not stated explicitly?
By skipping this part in the analysis
By making assumptions without proof
By guessing based on the storyline
By quoting from the text and giving examples
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What is a flat character?
A character with complex traits and development
A character with no physical description
A character who remains the same throughout the story
A character who is described indirectly
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Which sentence is appropriate for a conclusion in a characterisation?
"The story is about a group of friends who go on an adventure."
"The author describes the town where the character lives."
"The character is presented as brave and determined throughout the story."
"The novel has three main themes: love, power, and friendship."
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How can an author indirectly characterize a character?
Through their speech, thoughts, actions, and interactions with others
By writing a summary at the end of the book
By explaining the story’s setting
By stating their personality traits directly
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What are the two types of characterisation?
Simple and complex
Verbal and non-verbal
Active and passive
Direct (explicit) and indirect (implicit)
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What is a protagonist?
The antagonist of the story
The main character in a story
The narrator of the story
A minor character in a story
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Which of the following is an example of direct characterisation?
"He sat on the bench, his eyes filled with tears."
"She clenched her fists and turned away."
"The old man was sad."
"The wind howled through the dark alley."
