WEEK 7 - LEARNING

ACTIVITY 2 by Lxs G
Choose False for wordy mess and True for effective description
Several people joined the triathlon. There were even more people cheering on the sidelines. These
people were also wearing sports clothes, drinking sports drinks, and shouting heartily. >FALSE

"He is a busy man, that Mr. Hollis. He is also often grumpy, giving us a scowl as he passes by our
house" uses both direct and indirect characterization. >TRUE

When describing gestures, you have to make sure you indicate what the eyes, hands, and legs are
doing. >FALSE

Choose False for wordy mess and True for effective description
The crypt was secured with a rusty bronze padlock. That night, however, the gate was slightly open.
It creaked slightly, a little mouse trying to make itself known in the midst of quieter ones. >TRUE

An anecdote can make use of both direct and indirect characterization. >TRUE

Choose False for wordy mess and True for effective description
Mr. Thompson's desk is messy, but he does not bother to fix his clutter. Instead, he would just push
everything to his left. His right side has all the new documents, all in one indistinguishable heap. He
heaved an exasperated sigh every time he sees his mess in the mornings >TRUE

Choose False for vague and True for sharp

Robert sat at the back of the cinema. This way, he could see the rows upon rows of maroon seats,
the popcorn littering the floor, and even the discreet flashing of mobile phones. The silhouettes that
pass him have become part of what he loved about the cinema. >TRUE

It is difficult to use a monologue in a nonfiction piece. >TRUE

Characterizing through the expression of progression of development. >CHARACTER GROWTH

Choose False for wordy mess and True for effective description
Maddy needed three sharpened pencils, a pencil case, five exercise books, and some pens. The
bookstore has them all. However, her attention has turned to all the stationery. What if she also
bought some sheets? >FALSE

When writing a dialogue, you only do so to impart information. >TRUE

Haley ran through the cornfields, her hair flying. She screamed, Ronnie! I'm here! >INDIRECT

Timothy is brave. He served three years in Iraq. >DIRECT

Character growth is only expected in morality tales. >FALSE

When you describe how a person holds his coffee or calls the waiter, you are using indirect
characterization. >TRUE

Choose False for vague and True for sharp

The table was filled with glass plates, full to the brim of haute cuisine. With only three persons in
attendance, how would they finish everything? Lili thought it did not matter. Nobody would really be
seeing them chomp on the food in the crowded restaurant. >TRUE

It was cliche - dinner with candlelight and a single red rose. For Anna, however, she had to partake,
alone, in a corner of the restaurant. Her hands tremble as she tried to keep tears in check.
>MELANCHOLY

A character can only be described one way in a narrative. >FALSE

Indirect characterization can more clearly show what the motivation to an action is. >FALSE

The phrase "crackling fire" could both be used in idyllic and scary settings. >TRUE

A narrator talks about the character. >DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

The box was locked, the key nowhere to be seen. Mrs. Dorothy Andrews peered at it, curiously. She
was no sleuth, but this is a puzzle that she must solve. >MYSTERIOUS
Gestures and mannerisms are difficult to include in nonfiction, but can really flesh out the character.
>TRUE

Indirect characterization is always enough to flesh out a character. >TRUE

Characterizing through the use of actions and mannerisms. >GESTURES

It Choose False for vague and True for sharp

Standing on the side of the road, waiting for somebody to pass, Nina cried. >FALSE

The letter came in the mail yesterday. The envelope was thick. She ripped it open, staring at the
loveliest lace handkerchief clasped in perfumed paper. The letter began with "My beloved".
>ROMANTIC

Characters should be consistent and not change at all. >FALSE

The word "howling" is best used in a scary scenario. >TRUE

The little boy covered his ears with his hands as the calypso music thundered all around him. He
whimpered, kicking his legs, while his parents continued to laugh. >INDIRECT

Choose False for vague and True for sharp

Andy rode his bike down the hill. His friend, Jacob, followed closely. He wondered why Jacob did not
try to race. He was the faster rider. >FALSE

Choose False for wordy mess and True for effective description
Sophie goes to the beach every time she needs to read a book. Her bag would be full of her
treasures: paperback, bookmark, tablet, phone, wallet, and coins.>FALSE

Describing how a character hits a ball is direct characterization. >FALSE

Characterizing by formal or direct description. >DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

The crowd gathered in the hall. They wanted to see him speak. >VAGUE

It was the most beautiful place in the world, Elsie told herself. It has everything that she ever wanted.
>VAGUE

Mr. Ruiz is a kind man. He does not like to hurt anyone else's feelings. >DIRECT

The little boy covered his ears with his hands as the calypso music thundered all around him. He
whimpered, kicking his legs, while his parents continued to laugh. >INDIRECT

A book of vignettes can characterize a person, or even a place. >TRUE

The bars of the cage were crusty with rust. Prisoner A held onto them tightly, hunched in the 16
square meter prison, swaying a few feet over the cracked floor.

Her back slouched, clothes wrinkly, she only answers in short, quiet sentences, but she can hold
someone's gaze. >INDIRECT