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Lesson 2: Voice and Characters
Language Arts 8 A Unit 3: Everyday Heroes
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#1 Which sentence is the correct definition of direct characterization?
Answer,
B. The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character.
#2 This excerpt uses,
Answer,
C. Indirect characterization to show what Squeaky is like.
#3 What method of indirect characterization does this passage use to show that Squeaky is headstrong and determined?
Answer,
B. Squeaky’s thoughts about her own actions.
#4 What does the narrative voice in this excerpt tell readers about Squeaky’s character?
Answer,
C. She knows who she is and is comfortable with herself.
#5 Which excerpt from “Raymond's Run" best shows that Squeaky admires people who are serious about doing their best?
Answer,
C. And I lean down to catch my breath and here comes Gretchen walking back, for she’s overshot the finish line too, huffing and puffing with her hands on her hips taking it slow, breathing in steady time like a real pro and I sort of like her a little for the first time.
#6 What does this excerpt reveal about Raymond’s character?
Answer,
A. He is playful and creative.
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀.
𝟭) 𝗕
𝟮) 𝗖
𝟯) 𝗕
𝟰) 𝗖
𝟱) 𝗖
𝟲) 𝗔
To verify the answers given, here is an explanation of how to arrive at each answer:
#1 Which sentence is the correct definition of direct characterization?
To determine the correct definition of direct characterization, you need to understand what direct characterization means. Direct characterization refers to when the author explicitly describes or states a character's traits or qualities. You can identify it when the author directly tells you about a character. Looking at the answer choices, option B. "The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character" best represents the concept of direct characterization.
#2 This excerpt uses:
To determine the usage of characterization in the given excerpt, you need to understand the difference between direct and indirect characterization. Direct characterization directly tells readers about a character's traits or qualities, while indirect characterization shows these traits through the character's actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters interact with them. Reading the excerpt and analyzing how Squeaky's character is portrayed, you can conclude that it uses indirect characterization. Looking at the answer choices, option C. "Indirect characterization to show what Squeaky is like" correctly states the usage of indirect characterization.
#3 What method of indirect characterization does this passage use to show that Squeaky is headstrong and determined?
To identify the method of indirect characterization used in the passage, you need to examine how Squeaky's headstrong and determined traits are shown. In this case, option B. "Squeaky’s thoughts about her own actions" is the correct method of indirect characterization. By analyzing Squeaky's thoughts about her own actions, you can infer that she is headstrong and determined.
#4 What does the narrative voice in this excerpt tell readers about Squeaky’s character?
To understand what the narrative voice in the excerpt reveals about Squeaky's character, you need to carefully analyze the tone and perspective of the narrative voice. In this case, option C. "She knows who she is and is comfortable with herself" accurately represents what the narrative voice tells readers about Squeaky's character. The narrative voice indicates that Squeaky has self-awareness and confidence in her identity.
#5 Which excerpt from "Raymond's Run" best shows that Squeaky admires people who are serious about doing their best?
To determine which excerpt shows Squeaky's admiration for people who are serious about doing their best, you need to look for a passage where Squeaky expresses positive feelings towards someone who demonstrates determination and effort. Based on the choices provided, option C. "And I lean down to catch my breath and here comes Gretchen walking back, for she’s overshot the finish line too, huffing and puffing with her hands on her hips taking it slow, breathing in steady time like a real pro and I sort of like her a little for the first time" best demonstrates Squeaky's admiration for Gretchen's serious approach towards running.
#6 What does this excerpt reveal about Raymond’s character?
To determine what the given excerpt reveals about Raymond's character, you need to analyze the actions or traits described in the excerpt. Based on the choices provided, option A. "He is playful and creative" is the best characterization for Raymond based on the given excerpt.
A quick summary of the answers:
1. B. The author uses specific adjectives to tell readers about a character.
2. C. Indirect characterization to show what Squeaky is like.
3. B. Squeaky’s thoughts about her own actions.
4. C. She knows who she is and is comfortable with herself.
5. C. And I lean down to catch my breath and here comes Gretchen walking back, for she’s overshot the finish line too, huffing and puffing with her hands on her hips taking it slow, breathing in steady time like a real pro and I sort of like her a little for the first time.
6. A. He is playful and creative.
New answers are...
1.D
2.C
3.C
4.B
5.C
6.A
Just took the quiz
(If wrong I’m not responsible, you shouldn’t be cheating anyway)
As the first person who actually posted this response said, the answers may be wrong. Especially in a, b, c format. They've switched up the answer format with each student, so no answers will be the same.
bruh wth stop being a troll
1-c
2-a
3-d
4-a
5-c
6-d
these are the right answers i promise if you go to connexus i just took the test and these are the answers i got and i got a 100% so therefor none of you are right