Character Traits Worksheet

Which of the following best describes "character traits"?

• Any aspect of a character

• Only the appearance of a character

• Only the actions of a character

• Only the background of a character

What are internal character traits?

• Aspects that can’t be seen, such as personality, motivation, values, and emotions

• Aspects that can be seen, such as appearance

• The setting of the story

• The actions a character takes

Which of the following is an example of an external character trait?

• Appearance

• Motivation

• Values

• Emotions

If a character is described as "brave" and "kind," which type of trait is being described?

• Internal trait

• External trait

• Physical trait

• Environmental trait

Explain the difference between internal and external character traits using your own words.

• Internal traits are about personality and feelings, while external traits are about appearance.

• Internal traits are about appearance, while external traits are about personality.

• Internal traits are about the setting, while external traits are about the plot.

• Internal traits are about the plot, while external traits are about the setting.

What is characterization?

• What an author does to reveal a character’s personality.

• The way a story is structured.

• The setting of a story.

• The main conflict in a story.

Which of the following best describes direct characterization?

• When another character, narrator, or the character themselves tells the reader about them.

• When the author uses only dialogue to show personality.

• When the author describes the setting in detail.

• When the author uses flashbacks to reveal information.

Which is an example of direct characterization?

• Joey was the quiet kid in class. He was shy and hardly spoke.

• Joey always sat in the back and avoided eye contact.

• Joey’s friends noticed he never joined in conversations.

• Joey’s actions made others think he was unfriendly.

What does indirect characterization rely on to show a character’s personality?

• Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, and Looks

• Only the character’s actions

• The author’s direct statements

• The story’s plot twists

If an author describes how a character’s actions affect others, which type of characterization is being used?

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

• Plot development

• Setting description