Character Sketch Writing Techniques
Tests knowledge of character sketch writing - including definitions, requirements, writing techniques, and how to effectively describe a character's personality, behavior, and traits in narrative writing.
Questions
Which of the following best defines a character sketch?
Select the best option.
- A written analysis of a character's role in a plot
- A brief introduction to the story of a character
- A written description of the relationships of a character
- A written description of the qualities of a character
Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
A character sketch should ______________.
- be a page long
- arranged in 5 paragraphs
- at least 2 paragraphs long
- include sufficient detail
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need ______________ in order to create a character sketch.
- all the information about a character
- a clear idea of the personality of the character
- a detailed account of the history of the character
- All of the above
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch is usually written ___________ .
- before the character has been identified completely
- after planning out the role of the character in the story
- from the point of view of someone else
- by the character themselves
Choose the best answer for the following question:
- the character's date of birth
- the character's parents' names
- the character's hair color
- the character's feelings
Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?
Select the best option.
- the character's favorite song
- the character's favorite movie
- the way the character talks
- the character's dog's name
Select the best option.
- brief
- lengthy
- self-explanatory
- descriptive
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need not ______________ in order to create a character sketch.
- know everything about the character
- predict how the character would behave
- assess how your character fits into the plot
- All of the above
Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
A character sketch which is used as a short story or a narrative on its own usually lacks _____________________.
- a plot or significant action
- a detailed description of the character
- incidents involving the character
- a structure or organization
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch should be ______________.
- realistic yet interesting
- realistic yet factual
- imaginative yet surprising
- descriptive yet concise
Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?
- the way the character walks
- the character's house address
- the character's dreams
- the character's favorite book
Choose the best option to fill in the blank:
In a character sketch, the __________________ should fit with the character's personality in the rest of the story.
- first impression of the character
- last impression of the character
- the actions of the character
- None of the above
Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
A character sketch ______________________.
- is only created of the main characters
- may be written on any character
- is only created of the protagonist
- is only created of the antagonist
To make a character sketch more interesting, which of the following would be most effective?
- Convey the character and personality of the character through words.
- Convey all the possible traits and qualities you can think of.
- Use direct words and active verbs to describe the character.
- Convey the character's personality through actions rather than just words.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The habits and hobbies of a character may tell you about _______________ .
- their personality
- their family background
- their problems
- their decision-making skills
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
Explicitly stating the psychological or emotional state of the character _________________ .
- makes the sketch interesting
- makes the sketch less impactful
- makes the reader feel engaged
- makes the sketch plot-appropriate
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
Explicitly stating the psychological or emotional state (happy, sad, angry, etc.) of the character is ________________.
- a common mistake
- a misleading detail
- an appropriate description
- a wise decision
Which of the following is true of a character sketch?
Select the best option.
- A physical description should be given first
- It may include any form of description of the character
- It must be at least 5 paragraphs long
- It must contain the name of the character
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch may not be written ____________________ .
- in the third person
- by the character being described
- directly, using relevant adjectives
- indirectly, by describing their actions
Which of the following may help create a character sketch?
- physical description
- likes and dislikes
- personality
- All the above
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch should ________________ .
- be very detailed and descriptive
- convey the personality of the person
- be as short and concise as possible
- include only physical description
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
He was always upset. No matter what people said or did, there was always some fault or deficiency that would never dare miss his eye. His neighbors had stopped coming over with cakes and deserts many years ago, and no one thought it wise to throw a glancing smile at him. They knew better.
The text is an example of _____________ .
- a character sketch
- a historical biography
- a report
- a poem
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch may not be written ____________________ .
- in a novel
- in a narrative essay
- in an advertisement
- in a diary entry
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
Emily Watson never liked socializing. She found peace in being alone and in the imaginary worlds that her book would take her to. She preferred green tea to a can of cola. She would pick a game of chess over a game of poker any day.
The text is an example of a/an ____________________.
- Professional biography
- Character sketch
- Autobiography
- Narrative essay
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
In a character sketch, the character history _______________ .
- should be lengthy
- is as important as the character
- should include the major events of the character's life
- should not be too lengthy