Bonus- Character Analysis 2

Character:

• What the book or story say they look like
• refers to qualities, personality, attitude, and actions that reflect what a person believes
• descriptive adjectives that tell you what a character is like
• is mentioned only briefly 

The teacher told the students that they were not to start testing until everyone received all testing materials. The teacher went on to explain that the test booklet was to remain sealed until he had read through all the directions. Immediately after receiving the test booklet, Chris, a student, raised his hand and asked if he could start the test. What character trait does Chris BEST demonstrate?

• Hard-working: Chris wants to make sure he begins working on the test immediately.

• Confident: Chris is sure he can do well on the test.

• Sly- Chris wants to start the test before the other students.

• Absent-minded: Chris wasn't listening to the teacher when the teacher explained the testing procedures.

Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawnmower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawnmower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his lawnmower. What character trait does Andy BEST demonstrate?

• Bossy- He thinks his neighbor should use his lawnmower only.

• Helpful- He is kind and offers help with fuel for the lawnmower and later his own lawnmower for his neighbor to use.

• Heroic- Andy saved the day and played the hero when he saw his friend in trouble so that he could get praise.

• Persistent- Andy did not give up when things got tough and kept thinking of solutions for his neighbor's struggles with the lawnmower.

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

• Dynamic character
• Static character
• Protagonist
• Antagonist

This figure usually creates a conflict for the main character.

• Protagonist
• Antagonist 
• Dynamic character
• Static character

Based on the excerpt, the reader can tell that Holmes ---

• does not wish to help the Count.

• figured out the Count's identity.

• is tired and will take a nap.

• only cares about the case.

Based on the excerpt, the reader can conclude that the man ---

• was well-received by the guests

• is more powerful than the others

• is different than the others

• did not wish to give his invitation