Characterization

What types of words are used to describe a character's traits?

• verbs

• adverbs

• adjectives

• nouns

This type of characterization is where the character's traits are found stated in the text.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

What type of characterization requires the reader to use clues from the story to guess the character's traits?

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Vera looked as if a strong gust of wind might carry her away.

Vera is...

• resourceful

• unhappy

• small

• brilliant

When he saw his baby brother sniffling in a corner, Cal patted the seat next to him and asked, "Wanna play?"

Cal is...

• shy

• nervous

• lonely

• sympathetic

Too lazy to actually reach for it, Marty just stared wishfully at the TV remote.

Marty is...

• confused

• eager

• lazy

• unruly

Once Mama had made up her mind about the dog, Emma knew it'd be a waste of time to ask again.

Mama is...

• stubborn

• brilliant

• shy

• brave

Ariel peeked into the package and thought she might explode. "An iPad! You got me my own iPad?!"

Ariel is...

• anxious

• excited

• sensitive

• quiet

Math came easily to Mary, as it did to her mother, her grandmother, and all of the Wilson women before them.

Mary is...

• bored

• gullible

• old

• intelligent

A person, thing, or animal who plays a part in a story.

• Main character
• character
• protagonist
• flat

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