Characterization

Character Traits

When you think of character traits, what do you think of?

Think about your favorite characters in a novel, movie, etc. What words describe them?

Open Ended

What are some of the character traits that you know? Type at least 3 traits.

You can have positive character traits or negative character traits.

Can you identify which one is which?

Multiple Choice

Sampson was so lazy that he spent every day watching TV, even when he had chores to attend to.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Above all else, Timmy was loyal. Once he was your friend, he was your friend forever.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Uncle Bob was a resourceful man who could build a table from sticks he found in the forest or cook a gourmet meal using whatever he in the freezer.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

John also complained that his brother was unimaginative and seldom had an original idea.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Carla was so jealous that she became angry whenever a friend of hers spent time with anyone else.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Emily was often cold to people she did not know and would not make conversation.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Because she was adaptable, Margie was seldom upset when plans changed or things didn't go as she'd expected.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Unreasonably suspicious, Freda's older brother often tried to listen in on her conversations over the phone.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Because he was known to be responsible, William was often given leadership positions in his scout troop.

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Knowing that his Aunt Alicia was short-tempered, Rob put off telling her he would not be able to mow her grass this week.

• positive

• negative

Sometimes, people get mistaken between physical traits and character traits.

Physical traits are that - physical (brown hair, tall, short, etc.)

Character traits are more about personality (quiet, irresponsible, loyal, etc.)

Can you tell the difference? Let's see!

Multiple Choice

The clever little boy built a tower from playing cards and paper towel tubes.

• physical

• character

Multiple Choice

Sammy was weak from hunger and fatigue.

• physical

• character

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The funny teacher seemed to have a joke for every occasion.

• physical

• character

Multiple Choice

Lawrence had a crooked nose and long, bony fingers.

• physical

• character

Multiple Choice

The bulky woman lumbered awkwardly down the aisle of the bus.

• physical

• character

Multiple Choice

Because he was lonely, Warner was often sad.

• physical

• character

Multiple Choice

The greedy boys and girls grabbed at the candy and stuffed it in their mouths.

• physical

• character

Multiple Choice

Margaret's long, blonde hair shone in the sun.

• physical

• character

Multiple Choice

Paul was well-liked for his friendly personality and calm demeanor.

• physical

• character

Multiple Choice

She was tiny, even for a girl her age, and her hands seemed lost in the gloves she wore.

• physical

• character