Characters & Characterization

Which of the following words could be a character trait?

• Clever

• Windy

• Clear

• Forever

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Daniel likes to help others. He often volunteers at the homeless shelter and he frequently brings an extra lunch to school to give to a friend. If anyone ever needs help, Daniel is one of the first people to volunteer. He would rather give a present than to get one. The character trait that best describes Daniel is...

• Charming

• Generous

• Lazy

• Loyal

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

The king glared at the scroungy, boy before him. "How dare you steal from the king's court!" he gruffly exclaimed. The trembling boy begged for forgiveness. He explained how he had no home, no food, and nowhere to turn. "Send him to the dungeons!" the king shouted angrily. The character trait that best describes the king is...

• loud

• Greedy

• Cruel

• Nagging

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which method of characterization tells what the character SAYS AND DOES?

• physical traits

• Other character's reactions

• speech and behavior

• inner thoughts and feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Someone who likes to try new or exciting things.

• magical

• energetic

• adventurous

• clumsy

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Someone who is always accidentally breaking or hitting things.

• clumsy

• fair

• bold

• ugly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Someone who is determined to be successful, rich, or famous.

• cautious

• ambitious

• rich

• adventurous

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Someone who is worried about something.

• concerned

• clumsy

• misinformed

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Someone who is always working very hard.

• fair

• grateful

• sluggish

• industrious

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Someone who is relaxed, calm, and easy to get along with.

• easygoing

• graceful

• fair

• adventurous

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3