WorksheetsInferring Character Traits gt adv
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
Characterization is
the central message in a story
the problem in a story
the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities
Sarah and Zane went to the park. Zane with his bicycle and Sarah with her roller skates. Zane said, "Sarah you may ride on my bike but, may I use your roller skates?" Sarah said, "I will ride on your bike, but I will not allow you to use my roller skates. They are new and I don't want anybody to use them." Sarah is ________.
generous
kind
naughty
selfish
Mother is going to market. She asked Lia to take care of her younger sister while she's away. Lia stayed with her sister and played with her, even if her friends asked her to play outside. Lia is ________.
easy-going
honest
lazy
responsible
Arianne is an executive secretary who lives alone in a bungalow near her office. When she comes home, she's too tired to clean her house. She's too tired to sweep away dust, pick up anything on the floor, or to tidy up the cupboards. When she open the cupboards, lots of things fall out on top of her. So, she nailed the cupboard shut. Arianne is _________________.
clean
neat
orderly
untidy
My father sets rules for us to follow. We should be home before 6:00 in the afternoon. He does not allow my older sister to go on a date without a chaperone. We can only watch T.V. during weekends. Each of us has a household chore to do. Father is ______________.
generous
industrious
lazy
strict
Hazel counted the money that she got from her piggy bank. "Four hundred pesos. Now can I buy the costume that I need for the play. I won't bother my parents with the expenses anymore. They have already spent much for my tuition fee and books." Hazel showed ________ for her parents.
cheerfulness
concern
obedience
generosity
Using the S.T.E.A.L. strategy helps readers infer information about characters. Which type of characterization SHOWS readers information rather than TELLS the reader?
direct characterization
indirect characterization
inferred characterization
character trait
Indirect Characterization involves...
understanding character traits through their thoughts and actions
the author telling us how to think about the characters.
knowing which characters in a story are round or flat.
is a list of character traits the author gives a reader about the main characters.
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.
Standing at the starting line, the boy felt sure he would win this race. What is the character trait ?
Grateful
Happy
Surpised
Confident
He walked around the room like a cheetah. He surveyed the area for potential game and stalked them like a pro.
Name what we are using to find a character trait?
Effect on others
Actions
Looks
Dialogue
What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?
