Character Traits

Dynamic Characters...

• do not change during the story

• have little or no detail

• are one-dimensional

• change during the story

Jared got off the train from his small farm village. He was now in the big city. An unshaven man with a trench coat with several holes in it approached Jared and told him that he was a police officer and that he needed to see Jared's wallet. Jared did not think that the man looked like a police officer, but he didn't want to get arrested on his first day in the city, so Jared reached into the front pocket of his overalls and gave the man his wallet. The man promptly ran away leaving Jared with no money. What character trait does Jared NOT demonstrate?

• trustworthiness

• naive

• gullible

• wisdom

Which of the following is an example of INDIRECT characterization?

• John is short-tempered when it comes to his Dad.

• Sonia reached for her wallet the moment she saw the homeless woman.

• The character said, 'I am a kind and generous person'

• The character's appearance was tall and slim.

Which type of characterization uses STEAL?

• direct

• indirect

Qualities that a person has, such as courage or kindness.

• Character traits

• Setting

• Plot

• Resolution

A character that changes by the end of the story is called?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

"Cheerful, honest, and brave" are examples of _______________ ?

• themes

• character traits

• resolutions

• settings

Which of the following best describes a static character?

• A) A character who changes significantly throughout the story

• B) A character who remains the same throughout the story

• C) A character who is the main protagonist

• D) A character who is the main antagonist

In the story, 'The Tortoise and the Hare', what character trait does the tortoise demonstrate?

• A) Impatience

• B) Arrogance

• C) Perseverance

• D) Laziness

What is the term for a character's underlying personality traits that are revealed through their actions and dialogue?

• A) Plot

• B) Setting

• C) Characterization

• D) Theme