Character - types, direct/STEAL, and traits

Character - types, direct/STEAL, and traits

by Monika Drozd

​Character Types

​Review your notes for character types:

​- antagonist

​- protagonist

​- dynamic

​- static

​- flat

​- round

​Then, answer the questions that follow

Multiple Choice

This is a character who changes their personality, attitude, and/or beliefs over time. This change is usually a result of a conflict. 

• antagonist

• dynamic

• flat

• static

Multiple Choice

This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her. 

• antagonist

• flat

• protagonist

• static

Multiple Choice

This is a character who does not change or develop over the course of the story. 

• antagonist

• flat

• dynamic

• static

Multiple Choice

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

• round

• flat

• dynamic

• static

Multiple Choice

A well developed, complex character is

• round

• flat

• dynamic

• static

Multiple Choice

Which scenario would make someone a static character? 

• A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time

• An antagonist eventually becomes kind

• An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 

• A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 

​Characterization

​Review Direct & Indirect Characterization (STEAL)

Multiple Choice

"What are you looking at?" sneered William.

• direct

• speech

• thoughts

• effects on others

Multiple Choice

Character: Smith

My brother and I never get along, thought Smith. I guess he doesn't really like me after all.

• direct

• speech

• thoughts

• effects on others

Multiple Choice

His torn and dirty jacket lay over the dusty cardboard he slept on.

• looks

• speech

• thoughts

• effects on others

Multiple Choice

Slapping the money on the counter, he stomped off in an angry huff.

• looks

• speech

• actions

• effects on others

Multiple Choice

"When is this class going to be over?" yawned Kyle.

• looks

• speech

• actions

• effects on others

Multiple Choice

Now here comes the sad part of the story, at least my family says it’s sad but I don’t think it’s sad myself.

• actions

• speech

• thoughts

• effects on others

Multiple Choice

He was happy, but nervous too, as well he should be. I didn’t want to be left alone with him, but he didn’t want to be alone at all. That was his first stupid mistake.

• actions

• looks

• thoughts

• effects on others

​Character Traits

​Use your chracter traits lists

Multiple Choice

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.

Which trait best describes Jake based on the text?

• playful

• obnoxious

• motivated

• considerate

Multiple Choice

Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.

Which trait best describes Craig based on the text?

• dedicated

• obnoxious

• motivated

• considerate

Multiple Choice

Anna volunteered to help Kylie clean her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna.

Which trait best describes Kylie based on the text?

• dedicated

• obnoxious

• bossy

• considerate

Multiple Choice

Corey came back from the bathroom and noticed that her rainbow pencil was missing. She looked around the room and saw that Beth was using a rainbow pencil. Corey started crying uncontrollably and ran out of the room.

Which trait best describes Corey based on the text?

• dedicated

• sensitive

• bossy

• considerate

Multiple Choice

Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin removed the ID from the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her.

Which trait best describes Kelvin based on the text?

• dedicated

• sensitive

• bossy

• honorable

Multiple Choice

Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's.

Which trait best describes Jonathan based on the text?

• dedicated

• sensitive

• bossy

• boastful

Multiple Choice

After Mark's mechanical pencil ran out of lead, he asked Pete, who sat next to him, if he could borrow a pencil. Pete yelled, "No, Mark. If you didn't come prepared, why is that my fault? Bring TWO pencils to class! You can't have one of mine or you'll never learn your lesson."

Which trait best describes Pete based on the text?

• dedicated

• angry

• outgoing

• shy

Multiple Choice

The teacher asked Khadija what the answer was to the problem on the board. Khadija looked away for a moment and then put her head down on her desk. After the teacher moved on to someone else, Khadija whispered to her friend that the answer was 26. Khadija was right.

Which trait best describes Khadija based on the text?

• dedicated

• sensitive

• outgoing

• shy