Character Traits
The individual qualities or attributes that make up a person's overall character.
What are character traits?
Conflict between a character and another person is known as this.
What is character v. character?
This is the reason why a character acts a certain way.
What is character motivation?
This is the part of the story where the conflict is solved.
What is the resolution?
When a character says "I can't do this anymore," they might be feeling this.
What is defeat, frustration?
When a character struggles with their own feelings or decisions, this type of conflict is happening.
This conflict involves a character struggling against the elements (a snowstorm, hurricane, etc).
What is character v. nature?
A character who wants to protect their family might be motivated by this.
What is love or loyalty?
When a conflict reaches its highest point, this moment is called the...
What is the climax?
If a character clenches their fists and glares, this nonverbal clue suggests they are feeling...
What is anger?
Khloe was sick one morning, so her mother made her some soup and let her stay home from school. This shows that her mom has this character trait.
What is kind, caring, or sweet?
When a character battles set rules or laws, this conflict is called this.
What is character v. society?
When a character wants to get even, this is an example of this type of motivation.
What is revenge or anger?
This is the part of a story where conflict is introduced.
What is exposition?
This skill helps you understand what a character is thinking or feeling even if they don’t say it directly.
What is making an inference?
When a character is struggling with an outside force, this type of conflict is happening.
What is external conflict?
A struggle inside a character’s mind is called this.
What is character v. self?
A character trying to achieve a dream or goal has this kind of motivation.
What is ambition, drive, or passion?
What is compromise?
What are: 1. Read the passage
2. Look for details/evidence
3. Tie in your own knowledge
4. Make an inference.
The four things you have to look for when making an inference about a character.
What is speech, actions, thoughts, and appearance?
Conflict involving technology or machines is often called this.
What is character v. technology?
This motivation comes from fear or desire to avoid danger.
What is survival?
Outward struggle v. inward struggle is also known as this.
What is external v. internal conflict?
Mr. Miller went on a hike but kept looking over his shoulder for bears. He was nervous and constantly worried about seeing a bear. Make an inference about his character.
What is: Mr. Miller is afraid.