Internal Traits
I like showing concern for others through words and actions. Which character trait am I showing?
A. Caring B. Mean C. Angry
A. Caring
Susan went to make a bowl of cereal for breakfast, but she could not reach the boxes of cereal. What character trait would describe Susan?
A. Short B. Tall C. Energetic
A. Short
The who or what in a story. This can be a person, animal, creature, or a thing.
A. Character B. Setting C. Plot
A. Character
Characters can have more than one trait to describe them.
A. True B. False
True
“Can I borrow your crayons please?” asked Ken. “No!” screamed Jim. “These are my crayons, get your own!” What character trait is Jim showing?
a. Nice b. Trusting c. Selfish d. Happy
c. Selfish
I always show regard for myself, others, property, and those in authority. Which character trait am I showing?
A. Disrespect B. Respect C. Disappointed
B. Respect
The lady carried a cane to walk and had wrinkles covering her face. What character trait could I use to describe this character?
A. Young B. Small C. Old
C. Old
The personality of the character or how they feel/think.
A. External traits B. Internal Traits C. Abundant traits
B. Internal traits
The author always tells you directly what a character is like.
A. True B. False
False
Despite being scared of heights, Ms. Crego went on the Ferris wheel with her nephews to make them happy. How could I describe Ms. Crego?
A) Scared B) Brave or Courageous C) Loud or Angry
B) Brave or Courageous
I like to stay with a task and never give up. Which character trait am I showing?
A. Lazy and Tired B. Excited and Fun
C. Hardworking or Determined
C. Hardworking or Determined
Using these external traits, how would you describe this character? Alice had on a long elegant gown with sparkly shoes. Her earrings were real diamonds and she arrived in a beautiful limo.
A. Wealthy B. Poor C. Disappoining
A. Wealthy
How do you find Character traits?
A) Look for the picture B) Look for what the character says and does C) Ask your teacher
Look for what the character says and does.
The words that a character says or the conversations characters have are called the Dialogue.
A. True B. False
True
A group of kids were playing in the backyard and pretending that they were all pirates on a pirate ship. They made a game that had pirates, robbers, and princesses. The kids were showing what character trait?
a. Silly b. Creative c. Loyal d. Kind
b. Creative
I am loyal to my friends and I am always honest. What character trait am I?
A. Trustworthy B. Dishonest C. Determined
A. Trustworthy
Which of these are External traits?
a. happy b. blonde c. tall d.blonde & tall
b. blonde & c. tall
The description of what a character looks like or how they appear on the outside.
A) Internal Traits B)Story Elements C)External traits
C) External traits
Characters can NOT change throughout the story. Their traits will always stay the same.
A. True B. False
False.
The character says, “I want to play that game! If you don’t play with me, I won’t be your friend. And I don’t want you to play with anyone else!” How is the Character Acting
A) Bossy or Demanding B) Friendly and Encouraging C) Excited and Happy
A) Bossy or Demanding
I am willing to wait and endure without complaint. Even when I am in a long line I can wait my turn. Which character trait am I showing?
A. Impatient B. Patience C. Determined
B. Patience
You can determine the external traits by:
a. what they say b. what they do
c. how they feel d. what they look like
d. what they look like
What do you look for when doing a character analysis?
a. feelings b. words c. thoughts & actions
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
A shoe or a lobster could be a character.
A. True B. False
True.
Makayla had studied all night for her upcoming spelling test. She knew how to spell every single word on the list, even the longest word "permissible." When her teacher passed out the spelling test, Makayla classmates groaned. Makayla knew she would get a 100.
A) Confident B) Scared C) Bossy
Confident