What is a common method to stop a sprite in CodeHS?

Setting a sprite's speed to zero is a common and effective method to stop it in CodeHS. When you set the speed to zero, the sprite effectively ceases all movement immediately without affecting its visibility or existence on the stage. This approach allows the sprite to remain in its current position and can be resumed later if needed.

While adjusting the direction or opacity might change how the sprite is perceived, they do not directly influence its movement. Removing the sprite from the stage would eliminate it entirely, which is not the same as simply stopping it. Thus, setting the speed to zero is the most straightforward and preferred method to halt a sprite's activity in a game or animation context.