Understanding Character Traits

What is a character trait?

• A character trait is a physical feature of a person.

• A character trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic of an individual.

• A character trait is a skill that can be learned.

• A character trait is a type of clothing.

Name three positive character traits.

• arrogance

• greed

• kindness, honesty, empathy

• dishonesty

How can you identify a character's traits in a story?

• You can identify a character's traits by analyzing their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and relationships with others.

• By examining the book's cover art

• By looking at the author's biography

• By counting the number of pages in the story

What is the difference between a character trait and a feeling?

• A character trait is a fleeting mood, while a feeling is a permanent aspect of personality.

• A character trait is an emotional response, while a feeling is a stable aspect of personality.

• A character trait is always negative, while a feeling is always positive.

• A character trait is a stable aspect of personality, while a feeling is a temporary emotional response.

Give an example of a character trait that shows kindness.

• Indifference

• Empathy

• Apathy

• Selfishness

Why are character traits important in understanding a story?

• Character traits are solely for character development.

• Character traits are essential for understanding motivations, conflicts, and themes in a story.

• Character traits are irrelevant to the plot.

• Character traits only affect the ending of the story.

How can a character's traits affect their actions?

• A character's traits directly influence their actions by determining how they respond to situations and interact with others.

• A character's traits have no impact on their actions.

• A character's actions are solely determined by external circumstances.

• A character's traits only affect their appearance, not their behavior.

What character trait might a hero typically have?

• Selfishness

• Cowardice

• Indifference

• Bravery

Can a character have both positive and negative traits? Give an example.

• A character can only have positive traits, like a superhero without flaws.

• Characters are defined solely by their negative traits, with no room for positives.

• Negative traits are always more prominent than positive traits in characters.

• An example of such a character is Tony Stark from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who is intelligent and charismatic (positive traits) but also arrogant and impulsive (negative traits).

How do authors use character traits to develop a story?

• Character traits are solely based on the author's personal experiences.

• Authors only focus on setting to develop a story.

• Character traits are irrelevant to the plot.

• Authors develop a story by using character traits to shape character actions, relationships, and conflicts.