Character Motivations

Which answer best describes Andrew's motivation for showing his dad love? Andrew sang ‘Happy Birthday’ the loudest at his Dad’s birthday dinner. He bought him a present that his Dad absolutely loved and they spent the rest of the night telling jokes to each other on the couch. He loved spending time with his Dad!

• Andrew wants his dad to give him money

• Andrew wants his dad to buy him toys

• Andrew wants his dad to be happy

• Andrew wants his dad to be mad

Open-ended: What can we infer about Emily's character based on her actions and feelings in the passage?

Why did Thomas choose to live in isolation in the cabin?

• He was hiding from the law

• He wanted to write a book

• He experienced a great personal loss

• He was conducting scientific experiments

Open-ended: How did Emily feel when she first approached the abandoned cabin?

__________ ___________ are the reasons characters act the way they do.

• Character Traits

• Character Motivations

In literature, what is character motivation?

• Character motivation refers to the reasons behind a character's actions, thoughts, and feelings.

• Character motivation refers to the physical appearance of a character.

• Character motivation refers to the setting of a story.

• Character motivation refers to the dialogue between characters.

What are three things that motivate a character to act, feel, or think a certain way?

• Genetics, cultural norms, and random chance.

• Emotions, Ambitions, and Beliefs

• Education level, favorite color, and astrology signs.

• Personal goals, external pressures or influences, and past experiences or traumas.

Which of the following best describes Sarah's motivation for volunteering at the animal shelter every weekend? Sarah spends her weekends at the animal shelter, feeding the animals and cleaning their cages. She enjoys playing with the dogs and cats and feels fulfilled when she sees them happy and healthy.

• A) Sarah wants to earn extra money

• B) Sarah is fulfilling a school requirement

• C) Sarah loves animals and wants to help them

• D) Sarah is trying to avoid her family

What can we infer about John's character based on his decision to help his neighbor with groceries despite having a busy schedule?

• A) John is selfish and inconsiderate

• B) John is helpful and compassionate

• C) John is lazy and uninterested

• D) John is forgetful and careless

Why did Emily decide to confront her friend about the misunderstanding?

• A) She wanted to end the friendship

• B) She wanted to clear the air and resolve the issue

• C) She wanted to embarrass her friend

• D) She wanted to prove she was right