Character Traits vs. Emotions Practice

What is a character trait?

• What a character feels in a single moment

• The words that a character says

• Something that describes who a character is as a person

• A thermal conductor for gold

What is an emotion?

• What a character feels in a single moment

• The words that a character says

• Something that describes who a character is as a person

• A thermal conductor for gold

Which of the following answers is an example of a character trait?

• Joy

• Frustrated

• Overwhelmed

• Loyal

Which of the following answers is an example of an emotion a character might feel?

• Responsible

• Sadness

• Considerate

• Selfish

Some words, in different situations, could be considered a character trait and a feeling. Which of the following answers is an example of a word that may be both?

• Independent

• Honest

• Hard-Working

• Anxious

“Julia was shocked to find out that she got a 47% on her reading test.” In this sentence, is shocked a character trait or an emotion?

• Character Trait

• Emotion

“Olive was very determined - she kept attempting to beat the world record, even when everyone said that she would never do it.” In this sentence, is determined a character trait or an emotion?

• Character Trait

• Emotion

“Roger is always leaving his clothes on the floor, abandoning them to roast in their own sweat and smell. So yeah, you could say Roger is a bit messy.” In this sentence, is messy a character trait or an emotion?

• Character Trait

• Emotion

“Alex, in the moment, felt a rush of bravery that spurred her to defend her father.” In this sentence, is bravery a character trait or an emotion?

• Character Trait

• Emotion