What can you use to figure out what a character's traits are?

True or False. Characters can only be human.

An author writes, "Sara was very patient." This is an example of

A character reveals that a character is courageous through the character's words, actions, and thoughts. This is an example of

A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn't know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki's trait?

A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she's scared to go on roller coasters. "No way I'm going on those!" she thinks. Flora's classmates comment on how she's shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is

A character, Vashal, wants to be the president of the fourth period class. He runs in the election and wins. He says, "Not only am I going to lead the fourth grade, I'm going to be president of the United States one day!" Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Vashal is

Read the following sentences from a story. Choose the character trait that best describes Grandpa. Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in Grandpa's building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. "I've never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!" exclaimed Simon.

A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before the show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn't try to go in. "I hope it's a painting of me!" thought Carson. What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is respectful?

A character who does not change from the beginning of the story to the end

A character who learns, grows, and/or changes as a result of the story's action

A character with little, to no complex emotions, motivations, or personality

A well-developed character with complex emotions, motivations, and personality; he/she seems like a real person

Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria Buster. "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride. Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

"We did it! We did it!" Mel boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons, and almost smearing the peanut butter in her zeal.

"Whoa!" her brother exclaimed, startled. "Well, congratulations!"

Mel stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.

Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. "Who are you, and what have you done with my sister?" he teased.

This passage is an example of

The leading or main character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. He/she struggles with the problem and is often considered the "good" guy.

A person who causes problem/goes against the main character; actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary or "the bad guy."

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?