Character Traits Show What You Know

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What is a character trait?

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A character trait is a word that describes a character's personality, not just their feelings or physical appearance.

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TRUE or FALSE: A character trait describes how a character feels at one point in time.

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FALSE

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TRUE or FALSE: A character trait describes a character's physical appearance.

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FALSE

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What are the four things that can help infer character traits?

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Feelings, actions, dialogue, and thoughts.

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TRUE or FALSE: Most of the time, character traits must be inferred by the reader.

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TRUE

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TRUE or FALSE: A character trait is a word that describes a character's personality.

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TRUE

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Give an example of a character trait.

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Brave, kind, selfish, or honest.

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What can actions tell us about a character?

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Actions can reveal a character's traits by showing how they behave in different situations.

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How can dialogue help in understanding a character's traits?

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Dialogue can show a character's thoughts, feelings, and personality through what they say.

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What role do thoughts play in inferring character traits?

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Thoughts can provide insight into a character's motivations and feelings, helping to understand their traits.

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