Characterization (Fiction)

What acronym did we learn to remember the way an author hints the reader about a character's characteristics or trait?

• STEAL

• FACE

• LONG

• READ

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as an athletic
When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. He shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner. 

• Speech
• Looks
• Effect On Others
• Actions

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way. 

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect On Others
• Actions

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect On Others
• Actions

Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character. 
Read the following passage from a story: 
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride. 
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?

• forgetful
• confused
• bold
• shy

What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.

• selfish
• sneaky
• thrifty
• rude

Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives.   What character trait does Javier demonstrate?

• Heroic
• Cruel
• Angry
• Intelligent

Characterization is

• the central message in a story

• the problem in a story

• the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

What does STEAL stand for?

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

• Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

• Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss

Read the passage and then answer the question below: 
"No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly. 
"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"
"I cannot tell", she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now." 
Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind? 

• "I cannot tell," she returned..."
• ""I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all,"[the Scarecrow] answered sadly."
• "Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
• "Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?