WorksheetsCharacterization
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
A character, Vishal, wants to be the president of the fourth grade 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 Vishal is ________.
graceful
brilliant
loyal
ambitious
What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
impulsive
obsessed
humble
compassionate
What type of character trait is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
talented
friendly
adventurous
humorous
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
Courtney asked her neighbor if she could borrow an egg to complete a recipe that she had already started. The next day Courtney returned an egg to her neighbor along with a thank you card expressing her sincere gratitude.
What character trait does Courtney demonstrate?
Stingy
Appreciative
Flabbergasted
Acceptable
What is characterization?
Character traits
What a character says and thinks
The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.
What a character looks like and what are his actions
What is indirect characterization?
The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.
What is direct characterization?
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.
The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.
direct
indirect
Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts to prove his worthiness in the popularity race (he estimates he's currently ranked 52nd or 53rd) are constantly foiled by well-meaning parents, a younger and older brother, and nerdy friends. No matter how hard he tries Greg can’t stop being a wimpy kid.
Direct
Indirect
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks
Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love
Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: " No wonder Johnny was hurt because his parents didn't want him."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Choose the best fit for: How characters react to people and events.
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on Others
Actions
What is the primary method of characterization used in the following passage? 'Emily always helped her classmates with their homework, even when she had her own assignments to complete.'
A) Direct characterization
B) Indirect characterization
C) Symbolic characterization
D) Expository characterization
Which of the following best describes the character trait of a protagonist who consistently puts others' needs before their own, often at a personal cost?
A) Selfish
B) Altruistic
C) Indifferent
D) Ambitious
