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Which of the following best defines a character sketch?
Select the best option. 

character sketch writing english

  1. A written analysis of a character's role in a plot

  2. A brief introduction to the story of a character

  3. A written description of the relationships of a character

  4. A written description of the qualities of a character

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice D is correct as a charcter sketch descibes the character. Choice A is wrong as the role of the character would tell the story or make the story move forward. Choice B is wrong as an introduction to the story is not a character sketch. Choice C is wrong relationships do not make a character sketch

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
A character sketch should ______________.

character sketch writing english

  1. be a page long

  2. arranged in 5 paragraphs

  3. at least 2 paragraphs long

  4. include sufficient detail

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Option A: There is no limit on how much should be written about the character.
Option B: An essay is ideally in 5 paragraphs. It is not necessary for a character sketch to be in the same format.
Option C: Similarly, there is no limit on how much detail should be written and in how many paragraphs.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Option D: The purpose of the sketch is to include sufficient detail about the character, his likes and dislikes, feelings, and aspects that describe him as a person.
Hence option D is correct.

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need  ______________ in order to create a character sketch.

character sketch writing english

  1. all the information about a character

  2. a clear idea of the personality of the character 

  3. a detailed account of the history of the character 

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Options A and B:
A character sketch gives the reader an idea about the character's personality, rather than everything about it. The sketch is made for the reader to understand how the character thinks and feels. This expresses personality.
You don't need all the information about the character, as it wouldn't help the reader as much to understand the character.
Hence option A is wrong and B is right.
Option C: It is not necessary to know the detailed history of the character, what shapes a character is how he talks, thinks, feels and behaves.
Hence option C is wrong.
Option D is wrong as only one answer is right 'B'.

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch is usually written ___________ . 

character sketch writing english

  1. before the character has been identified completely

  2. after planning out the role of the character in the story

  3. from the point of view of someone else

  4. by the character themselves

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Correct Option: C

Choose the best answer for the following question:

Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?

character sketch writing english

  1. the character's date of birth

  2. the character's parents' names

  3. the character's hair color

  4. the character's feelings

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Option D: As mentioned above, a character can be portrayed best by describing how they think and feel 'state of mind as shaped by former experiences'. The writer describes the character so that the reader can understand it better. The understanding will come through when the reader identifies with the thoughts and emotions of the character. Hence option D is correct.
Options A, B and C:
The date of birth, parents' names and 'hair colour' do not describe the character in its best possible way. It does not help the reader understand the character.
Hence these options are wrong.

Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?
Select the best option. 

character sketch writing english

  1. the character's favorite song

  2. the character's favorite movie

  3. the way the character talks

  4. the character's dog's name

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

The closest way of portraying a character, from these options, is 'the way the character talks'. This is the trait of a character, and can help the reader form an image of the character in mind.
His favourite song, movie, or dog's name are external factors that do not shape the character.
Hence option C is correct and A, B and D are wrong.

Select the best option. 

A character sketch should be which of the following? 

character sketch writing english

  1. brief

  2. lengthy

  3. self-explanatory

  4. descriptive

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice C and D are correct as a character sketch has to describe the personality and physical attributes of the character.  t can be about one selfalso.Choice A is wrong as a brief character sketch would not be enough Choie B is wrong as lenghty character sketch would bore the reader.  

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need not ______________ in order to create a character sketch.

character sketch writing english

  1. know everything about the character

  2. predict how the character would behave

  3. assess how your character fits into the plot

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

It's not necessary to know all possible details about the character. Simple things that made the character more human to the reader are required.
Hence option A is incorrect.
Option B: A character sketch is made partly so that the reader can predict how the character would behave.
Option C: One of the reasons behind a character sketch is to judge or gauge how the character fits into the plot.
These are required, and the character sketch cannot do without these.
Hence options B and C are wrong.
For this reason, option D is also wrong.

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 _____________________.

character sketch writing english

  1. a plot or significant action

  2. a detailed description of the character

  3. incidents involving the character

  4. a structure or organization

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Option A:
A character sketch is 'a written description of a person's qualities'.
"Besides being an essay type that students write in composition classes, fiction authors can use character sketches in their pre-writing or drafting stages of short stories or novels as a means to develop the people who'll inhabit the world they're creating." But, character sketches are limited to the personality of that character and certain incidents that shape the character. They do not focus on the plot, but the character.
Hence, the character sketch lacks plot or significant action and option A is correct.
Option B: A character sketch is a detailed description of the character. Hence it cannot be lacking it, and option B is wrong.
Option C: A character sketch may involve incidents with regards to the character.
Option D: A character sketch that is used as a short story does require a structure, or an order under which the character builds. Without a structure, the narrative would be incomplete.
Hence, options B, C and D are wrong.

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch should be ______________.

character sketch writing english

  1. realistic yet interesting

  2. realistic yet factual

  3. imaginative yet surprising

  4. descriptive yet concise

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Option A: This is the most appropriate, logical option. A character should, while being realistic, should also be interesting. It should engage the reader in a way that he or she wants to know more about this character. Hence option A is correct.
Option B: 'Realistic' and 'factual' have similar meanings. 'Yet' presents a contrast between two things, not similarities.
Option C: A character sketch should not be imaginative, but realistic. An imaginative character sketch would require action and plot, which are not a part of a character's sketch.
Option D: 'Descriptive' and 'concise' are two opposites (on extremes), and we can't include both aspects while writing a character sketch. It's either descriptive or concise.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.