Positive Traits
Because she is so ______________, she can write a creative short story quickly with vivid details and believable characters.
imaginative
Her past experience of being lied to has made her ___________ of people.
A) vivacious
B) corrupt
C) distrustful
D) superficial
C) distrustful
An antonym for extroverted is...
introverted
A synonym for bright or intelligent is...
clever
True or False? Indirect characterization is when a reader has to infer about a character's personality.
True
Students who are ____________ often do their homework on time and do not procrastinate or wait until the last minute.
diligent
The little ______________ boy threw a tantrum when his mom told him no.
quick-tempered
An antonym for pessimistic is...
optimistic
A synonym for innocent is...
Traits are always ________________ since they describe a person, which is a noun.
adjectives
Regan, Ms. Au's Rottweiler, is very ______________, often snuggling with Ms. Au on the couch.
affectionate
The __________ teens just cared about appearances and popularity in high school.
superficial
An antonym for cheerful is...
somber
A synonym for altruistic is...
selfless
Teens can often be ________________ when they decide that they're at an age when they don't need to listen to their parents.
rebellious
Nadia, ______________ and hardworking, checked over her work before turning it in.
conscientious
The ___________ politician stole millions from unsuspecting citizens.
corrupt
An antonym for quick-tempered is...
placid
A synonym for brave or noble is...
gallant
What are the five types of indirect characterization?
1. appearance,
2. actions,
3. dialogue,
4. thoughts & feelings,
5. other characters' reactions
Unlike many other attention-seeking, rich celebrities, she was very _______ which made her a very likeable actress.
down-to-earth
She was so __________, often making decisions without thinking, which in turn often would hurt others.
impulsive
An antonym for dull is...
vivacious
A synonym for clever or cunning is...
Pick out the true statements about traits:
1. A trait is a personality characteristic.
2. A trait is always an adjective.
3. A trait can be positive, negative, and/or neutral.
4. Traits can be inferred through indirect characterization in a book or movie.
all statements are true!