Character Traits

Ana always tells the truth. She never cheats on her tests or

homework. When the check out lady at the store gave her too much change, Ana gave the extra back. What can the reader conclude about Ana?

• nice

• loyal

• honest

Josie's week is jam-packed. In addition to school, homework, and chores, she has soccer, band practice, ballet lessons, and girl scouts. She rarely has time to spend with her friends or watch TV. Which word best describe Josie?

• happy

• busy

• nervous

What can you use to figure out what a character's traits are?

• What the character says

• What the character thinks

• How other characters react to the character

• All of the above

What are traits?

• the struggles in the plot of the story

• descriptive adjectives that tell you what a character is like

• all of the events that happen in a story

• the places where the story happens

An author writes, "The girl was very patient." This is an example of _________.

• The author telling you directly what the character is like.

• The author showing you indirectly what the character is like.

An author reveals that a character is courageous through the character's words, actions, and thoughts. This is an example of ___________.

• The author directly telling you what the character is like.

• The author indirectly showing you what the character is like.

A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn't know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki's trait?

• Nicki's thoughts

• Nicki's feelings

• Nicki's actions

• Other characters reaction to Nicki

A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she's scared to go on the roller coasters. "No way I'm going on those!" she thinks. Flora's classmates comment on how she's shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is __________.

• fierce

• cowardly

• talented

• bold

A character, Vishal, wants to be the president of the 4th Grade Class. He runs in the election and wins. He says, "Not only am I going to lead the 4th Grade, I'm going to be President of the United States on day!" Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Vishal is ________.

• graceful

• brilliant

• loyal

• ambitious

Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in grandpa's building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. "I've never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!" exclaimed Simon.

Choose the character trait that best describes grandpa.

• wise

• magnificent

• fortunate

• elegant