Analyzing Character Development

How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk.  Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.

• actions
• thoughts
• statements
• interactions with other characters

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Mr. MacKinnon wanted to find a way to seem more "hip" and "cool" so that his friends would like him more. He went and got a fresh new haircut, some cool new clothes, a drone, and a PS4.

He then invited all of his friends over to his house to hang out and try out his new stuff. Everyone came and they had a good time, but they were curious to know why he bought all of the new stuff, and changed his style. He admitted that he wanted them to think he was cool. His friends told him he didn't need to buy new things to be their friend. They liked him for who he was. Mr. MacKinnon was pleased to hear this.

What experience did Mr. MacKinnon have that helped him develop throughout the story?

• Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of old things to impress everyone.

• Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of new things to impress everyone.

• Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of new things to impress everyone, but he found out he just had to be himself.

• Mr. MacKinnon bought a bunch of old things to impress everyone, and he found out he was a better person now.

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Throughout a story, a Static Character...

• goes through a change.
• is energetic.
• is also the Protagonist.
• remains the same.

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What a writer hopes to achieve in a particular work

• author's success
• author's salary
• author's fame
• author's purpose

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Can a character have both positive and negative traits? Explain.

• Yes

• Maybe

• No

• Rarely

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Why is it important to analyze a character's traits?

• It helps in understanding the character's motivations, behaviors, and role in the story.

• It has no impact on the story development

• Analyzing traits is a waste of time

• Character traits are always predictable

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Provide an example of a negative character trait.

• Loyalty

• Integrity

• Dishonesty

• Kindness

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Give an example of a positive character trait.

• Selfishness

• Aggression

• Dishonesty

• Compassion

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What is a character trait?

• A form of transportation

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

• A distinguishing quality or characteristic that defines an individual's behavior or personality.

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In a novel, a character named Alex is described as both ambitious and insecure. How might these traits affect Alex's interactions with others?

• Alex will likely avoid all social interactions.

• Alex might be overly competitive but also seek validation.

• Alex will be indifferent to others' opinions.

• Alex will always agree with others to avoid conflict.

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