Character
Which characterization is direct? Which one is indirect?
1. Kelly always knew how to get what she wanted.
2. Kelly smiled sweetly and batted her eyelashes. "Please mommy, I've been such a good girl!"
1. Kelly always knew how to get what she wanted. (direct, the author is telling you something about her)
2. Kelly smiled sweetly and batted her eyelashes. "Please mommy, I've been such a good girl!" (indirect, the author is showing through action/dialogue)
An adjective is a word that modifies a _____________ or ______________.
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun.
An adverb modifies a _____________, ______________ or another ________________ .
An adverb modifies a verb, adjective or another adverb.
____________ are the qualities that a character possesses that makes them who they are.
Traits are the qualities that a character possesses that makes them who they are.
What are the adjectives in the sentences below?
My French vacation was absolutely incredible. We visited historical locations, went on pretty hikes, and ate sweet and tasty desserts. France is wonderful!
My French vacation was absolutely incredible. We visited historical locations, went on pretty hikes, and ate sweet and tasty desserts. France is wonderful!
What are the adverbs in the sentence below?
I ate the very delicious cake so slowly.
What are the adverbs in the sentence below?
I ate the very delicious cake so slowly.
True/False
Characters should only have strengths and no flaws.
FALSE!
Correct answer: Characters should have strengths and flaws.
An adjective that comes after the noun it modifies is called a _____________ adjective.
An adjective that comes after the noun it modifies is called a predicate adjective.
Are "well" and "good" being used correctly or incorrectly?
He plays basketball well.
I'm afraid I don't feel well.
He is a good athlete.
Yes!
"Well" is an adverb unless it's referring to health.
Good is always an adjective.
The "good" character in a story is called the _____________ . The bad character or force getting in the way of the character achieving their goal is called the _______________ .
The "good" character in a story is called the protagonist. The bad character or force getting in the way of the character achieving their goal is called the antagonist.
Identify the underlined words as a noun, pronoun, or adjective.
None of the kids raised their hand to volunteer.
No kids raised their hand to volunteer.
The kids did not raise their hands to volunteer.
None of the kids raised their hand to volunteer. (pronoun)
No kids raised their hand to volunteer. (adjective modifying kids)
The kids did not raise their hands to volunteer. (noun)
What are the adverb (prepositional) phrases in these sentences, and what verbs are they modifying?
He drew a picture for grandma.
Please don't step on the wet grass.
She speaks with a quiet voice.
He drew a picture for grandma.
Please don't step on the wet grass.
She speaks with a quiet voice.
You should spend a lot of time crafting your character before writing a story so that they feel like real, fleshed-out characters.
True!
You should spend a lot of time crafting your character before writing a story so that they feel like real, fleshed-out characters.
What are the adjective (prepositional) phrases in these sentences, and what nouns are they modifying?
We are selling the desk in the basement.
The man in the yellow hat has a pet monkey.
We are selling the desk in the basement.
The man in the yellow hat has a pet monkey.
What are the adverb clauses in these sentences, and what verbs are they modifying?
In case of fire, please blow out the candle.
If you're very good, I'll buy you a treat.
We will order as soon as we decide what we want.
In case of fire, please blow out the candle.
If you're very good, I'll buy you a treat.
We will order as soon as we decide what we want.
_______________ is the reason why characters want certain things or make certain choices.
Motivation is the reason why characters want certain things or make certain choices.
What are the participle phrases in these sentences, and what nouns are they modifying?
Running to her room, Casey grabbed the jacket she forgot.
The barber, cutting my hair, asked if I had plans for the weekend.
Running to her room, Casey grabbed the jacket she forgot.
The barber, cutting my hair, asked if I had plans for the weekend.
Are the underlined words correct or incorrect?
He has grown more taller than his dad!
Incorrect - don't use more and -er.
Correct answer: He has grown taller than his dad!
TRUE/FALSE
Villains don't need motivations. They should just do evil things because they are evil.
FALSE
Correct answer: Villains should have motivations too because it makes them more interesting.
TRUE or FALSE
The words who, whom, whose, which, and that are called relatives and start adjective clauses.
TRUE!
The words who, whom, whose, which, and that are called relatives and start adjective clauses.
Are the underlined words correct or incorrect?
I couldn't hardly focus with all the noise.
Incorrect! Don't use double negatives.
Correct answer: I could hardly focus with all the noise.
What are some common character motivations? Name at least 3.
Examples: Survival, protection from threat, sacrifice, love, acceptance, revenge, achievement, proving oneself, wealth, power, earning forgiveness
What are the adjective clauses in these sentences, and what nouns are they modifying?
The store that smells like feet finally closed down.
I will buy a candy bar for the person who cleans the classroom.
The mall, which is closed on Christmas day, has great sales the week before Christmas.
The store that smells like feet finally closed down.
I will buy a candy bar for the person who cleans the classroom.
The mall, which is closed on Christmas Day, has great sales the week before Christmas.
_____________ motivation is based on factors or events in the setting. ______________ motivation is based on the character's emotions or thoughts.
External motivation is based on factors or events in the setting. Internal motivation is based on the character's emotions or thoughts.
Put the following adjectives into the comparative and superlative form:
good
bad
many
good, better, best
bad, worse, worst
many, more most
Which motivation is external and which is internal?
Josie cut her hair because she was sick of her long hair and was ready for a change.
Josie cut her hair to look more like her favorite movie star.
Josie cut her hair because she was sick of her long hair and was ready for a change. (internal, based on her feelings)
Josie cut her hair to look more like her favorite movie star. (external, based on factors in the setting)