Understanding Story Characters and Traits

What does a character trait describe?

• A character's name

• A character's favorite food

• The story's location

• How a character looks or acts

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How can we find out about a character's internal traits?

• By asking the author

• By their actions and words

• By looking at pictures

• By guessing

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Why is it important to know a character's traits?

• To guess the story's ending

• To make the story shorter

• To learn new words

• To understand the character better

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What trait might describe James?

• Shy

• Respectful

• Selfish

• Quiet

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What does Nate's action of bringing a snack suggest about his character?

• Lazy

• Responsible

• Rude

• Forgetful

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What can a character's actions in a story help us do?

• Change the story's plot

• Predict what they will do next

• Find the story's location

• Know the author's favorite color

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What trait best describes Noah?

• Organized

• Messy

• Punctual

• Athletic

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Which trait fits Maria based on her activities?

• Scared

• Imaginative

• Impatient

• Serious

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What does Eva's preparation for school indicate about her?

• Dependent

• Unprepared

• Irresponsible

• Responsible

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