Characterization

Eduardo pressed his lips together until they turned white. He kicked his toe hard into the dirt.

What is the character trait that best describes Eduardo?

• hopeful

• irritated

• lonely

• confused

Wayne tilted his head as he gazed at the document, walking forward to examine it more closely.

Based on this sentence, how is Wayne probably feeling?

• curious

• dismissive

• anxious

• blissful

The dress was nice, but it wasn't perfect. Michelle decided to wait and see if she could find a better one in a different store.

Based on these sentences, what is Michelle probably like?

• nosy

• angry

• patient

• worrisome

You are writing a story about Liam, who takes a dancing class. Choose the best description to show that Liam is graceful.

• Liam floated through the air as if weightless and landed softly on his toes.

• Liam caught up with Valentina after class. "You left this in there," he said, handing Valentina her phone.

  Got it

You are writing a story about Zeke, who gets the highest grade in the class. Choose the best description to show that Zeke is proud.

• Zeke balled up his test and tossed it into the wastebasket.

  Got it

• Zeke studied the big red A at the top of his test and smiled.

You are writing a story about Katie, who is trying to find her necklace. Choose the best description to show that Katie is careless.

• Katie stormed into her sister's room. "You took my necklace!" she screamed.

• Katie dug through the desk drawer and found her old sunglasses. "So that's where those went," she said.