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Which term refers to a character who changes as a result of the story’s events?
- flat
- dynamic
- static
- round
A dynamic character’s personality, level of maturity or understanding, or his or her feelings may change because of something that character observed or experienced.
A dynamic character’s personality, level of maturity or understanding, or his or her feelings may change because of something that character observed or experienced.
A dynamic character’s personality, level of maturity or understanding, or his or her feelings may change because of something that character observed or experienced.
A dynamic character’s personality, level of maturity or understanding, or his or her feelings may change because of something that character observed or experienced.
What does it mean when a character becomes “rounder”?
- Readers learn more details about the character’s personality.
- Reader are urged to predict what the character might do next.
- The character has already changed by the middle of the story.
- The character turns out to play a minor role in the story.
When a character becomes “rounder” his or her personality may seem more complex or realistic.
When a character becomes “rounder” his or her personality may seem more complex or realistic.
When a character becomes “rounder” his or her personality may seem more complex or realistic.
When a character becomes “rounder” his or her personality may seem more complex or realistic.
Which character’s point of view determines what readers know for certain in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
- Mama
- Stacey
- Cassie
- Big Ma
Cassie is the narrator in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Cassie is the narrator in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Cassie is the narrator in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Cassie is the narrator in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Why is it helpful to consider an event from another character’s perspective?
- to determine which character is most like the author
- to see which character is describing events correctly
- to better understand that character’s thoughts and actions
- to more accurately identify the main character
Looking at a situation from another character’s perspective will help you understand why that character acted the way he or she did. It can also help you predict how the character may act in future situations.
Looking at a situation from another character’s perspective will help you understand why that character acted the way he or she did. It can also help you predict how the character may act in future situations.
Looking at a situation from another character’s perspective will help you understand why that character acted the way he or she did. It can also help you predict how the character may act in future situations.
Looking at a situation from another character’s perspective will help you understand why that character acted the way he or she did. It can also help you predict how the character may act in future situations.
Which statement includes details suggesting that Joanne is anxious or concerned?
- Joanne skipped all the way home, raced for the front door, and excitedly pinned her report to the fridge.
- Joanne felt as though her feet were bricks; as soon as she got home, she dropped her backpack and crawled into bed.
- Joanne took her time walking home, thinking about what she would say about her grades; at home, she placed her folded report card on the counter.
- Joanne kicked every rock on her way home, and as soon as she opened the door, she stuffed her crumpled report card into the trash.
You have to rely on indirect clues to pick up on Joanne’s emotions. You can tell Joanne is concerned because she is walking slowly, thinking of what to say, and feeling relieved that no one is home.
You have to rely on indirect clues to pick up on Joanne’s emotions. You can tell Joanne is concerned because she is walking slowly, thinking of what to say, and feeling relieved that no one is home.
You have to rely on indirect clues to pick up on Joanne’s emotions. You can tell Joanne is concerned because she is walking slowly, thinking of what to say, and feeling relieved that no one is home.
You have to rely on indirect clues to pick up on Joanne’s emotions. You can tell Joanne is concerned because she is walking slowly, thinking of what to say, and feeling relieved that no one is home.
Cassie and her brothers feel excited and proud that the white children’s school bus entered their mud hole and suffered a broken axle. How does Mama feel about the same event?
- worried that someone will find out and retaliate
- happy that the students from the other school have to walk
- mad that her children would act so foolishly
- relieved that her car didn’t get stuck in the same hole
Mama voiced to her children that she felt relieved that her car didn’t get stuck in the same hole as the bus. From her perspective, she feels lucky and grateful that this “natural” disaster didn’t impact her.
Mama voiced to her children that she felt relieved that her car didn’t get stuck in the same hole as the bus. From her perspective, she feels lucky and grateful that this “natural” disaster didn’t impact her.
Mama voiced to her children that she felt relieved that her car didn’t get stuck in the same hole as the bus. From her perspective, she feels lucky and grateful that this “natural” disaster didn’t impact her.
Mama voiced to her children that she felt relieved that her car didn’t get stuck in the same hole as the bus. From her perspective, she feels lucky and grateful that this “natural” disaster didn’t impact her.
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