characterization

Character traits can be determined by a character's speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks.

• True

• False

A character trait describes the personality of a character.

• True

• False

The sequence (order) of events in a story.

• Plot

• Theme

• Narrative

• Summary

The problem in the story.

• Climax

• Plot

• Conflict

• Resolution

The turning point of the story; when something major changes for better or worse for the main character or characters in the story.

• Plot

• Falling action

• Rising action

• Climax

The many events leading to the climax.

• Falling action

• Rising action

• Narrative

• Climax

What happens to the characters after the conflict is resolved.

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Climax

• Plot

The beginning; when the setting and characters are introduced.

• Plot

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Narrative

Events leading to the resolution; details the consequences, either good or bad, that the characters must deal with after the climax.

• Climax

• Conflict

• Rising action

• Falling action

What character trait does Courtney demonstrate?

Courtney asked her neighbor if she could borrow an egg to complete a recipe that she had already started. The next day Courtney returned an egg to her neighbor along with a thank you card expressing her sincere gratitude.

• Courtney is appreciative and polite.

• Courtney is ungrateful.

• Courtney is nice.

• Courtney is understanding.