Character Qualities

What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly.  She was off-beat and missed several moves, but she pushed herself through the routine.

• passionate

• nervous

• tired

• bored

What are character traits?

• physical descriptions

• qualities, such as insecurity or bravery

• places a character has been

• what a character says

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. 

• Marcia was a nervous person.

• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

What is the significance of a character who undergoes a transformation from selfish to selfless?

• It indicates a lack of character development.

• It shows complexity and growth, contributing to the theme of redemption.

• It makes the character less interesting.

• It typically confuses the reader.

How can a character's development be most effectively shown in a story?

• Through descriptions of their physical appearance.

• By keeping their actions and words consistent throughout the story.

• Through changes in their actions, thoughts, and interactions with others over time.

• By the author directly stating how the character has changed.

What can dialogue reveal about a character?

• The character's favorite color.

• The author's personal opinions.

• The character's background and personality.

• The length of the story.

What might be a reason for a character to change dramatically over the course of a story?

• The author forgot the character's original personality.

• The character experiences significant events that affect their worldview.

• The character remains isolated and uninvolved with others.

• The character reads a lot of books.

Which of the following best describes a "static" character?

• A character who undergoes significant changes throughout the story.

• A character who remains largely the same throughout the story.

• A character who only appears in static settings.

• A character who is only mentioned in passing.

How can an author show that a character has grown or changed by the end of the story?

• By changing the setting of the story.

• By introducing new characters in the final chapters.

• By showing differences in the character's decisions or attitudes.

• By making the character physically taller.