Character Traits and Theme

Hard Working, Kind, and Enthusiastic are examples of...

• Positive Character Traits

• Negative Character Traits

• Themes

• Narrative Nonfiction Texts

Angry and Lazy are examples of...

• Conflicts

• Positive Character Traits

• Negative Character Traits

• Plots

Permanent qualities belonging to the character.

• Character Traits

• Character Motives

• Main Character

• Plot

The meaning, moral or message about life the writer conveys to the reader.  It can be revealed by the title; important phrases and statements about ideas like courage and freedom; and the ways the characters change and the lessons they learn about life.

• Fiction

• Exposition

• Theme

• Character Motives

The author's central message about life or how people behave is

• Theme

• Rising Action

• Setting

• Resolution

"Never give up” and "Always be honest" are examples of _______________ ?

• themes

• character traits

• resolutions

• settings

The way an author develops or reveals a character

• plot

• dialogue

• characterization

• trait

Fill in the blank with the correct story element.

A character's ________________ is his or her qualities, such as honesty.

• traits

• motives

• conflict

• plot

Fill in the blank with the correct story element.

The __________________ is a message about life.

• plot

• setting

• point of view

• theme

Fill in the blank with the correct story element.

A character's _________________ are the reasons he or she acts, such as a desire to be liked.

• traits

• features

• motives

• names