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WorksheetsGILLES'-CHARACTER TRAITS
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 11mins
Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help.
What character trait does Eric BEST demonstrate?
Fun-loving- Eric loves to have adventures.
Helpless- Eric has no clue what to do in a crisis.
Resourceful- Eric uses the resources he has: antenna and car battery- to make the best out of a bad situation.
Daring- Eric is brave and doesn't ask anyone for help and can do everything alone.
Which of the following is NOT a way that readers determine character traits?
Actions (physical or mental)
Words (said to other characters outloud)
Thoughts (inside his/her mind)
Appearance (physical/how he or she looks)
A character that changes throughout the story; typically a main or very important character in the story.
Static
Dynamic
A character that does not change in the story but helps move the plot along.
Round
Static
Dynamic
What are character traits?
Character traits is the time and place of the story.
Character traits are all of the plot elements of a story.
Character traits tell us what the character's interests are.
Character traits are all of the aspects about a character that help the reader determine the kind of person he or she is.
Someone who is caring and kind, showing concern for others:
Compassionate
Courageous
Cunning
Humble
Someone lacking courage; shy
Resilient
Savvy
Timid
Charismatic
Mark walked into the house and set his shopping bags on the counter. There was a lump of regret settled deep in his stomach.
"Did you get your new baseball cleats?" asked Mom.
"Yes, but I also bought a new bat, glove, and two shirts. Now that I think about it, though, I didn't need those other things. I just wasted all of my birthday money," Mark answered, shaking his head.
Which character trait best describes Mark?
impulsive
picky
cruel
daring
Direct characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits stated directly in the text.
the author showing you a character's traits within his/her words, actions, and thoughts.
Indirect characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits in a straightforward way specifically in the text.
the author showing you a character's traits through this character's inner thoughts, actions, and dialogue with other characters.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
He tapped his foot anxiously.
"I wouldn't trust that man," said Frank.
Frank was a charismatic and jovial person.
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
Marcia was a good listener and loyal friend.
During the test, Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow and she tugged her hair anxiously.
Marcia was a nervous person.
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
Does the writer directly or indirectly state the character's traits? Match the following:
Emily looked at her neighbor, Mr. Winston, and smiled.
Indirect
Al was usually silent and moody, and today was no exception.
Direct
Julie was an enthusiastic football coach. She always encouraged us to do our best.
Direct
