16
practice examMultiple Choice

Practice Exam

Question 16 • Language Arts 12

Characterization is the way an author

Answer
A
develops personalities through thoughts, words, and actions.
B
unfolds a sequence of events within a story.
C
describes the features of a physical environment.
D
illustrates the time period in which a tale takes place.

Explanation

Characterization is how an author creates and develops characters. Authors reveal a character’s personality through details such as thoughts, words, and actions, so the correct choice is “develops personalities through thoughts, words, and actions.” The other choices describe plot, setting, or historical context.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next