Internal and External Character Traits

These are adjectives (descriptive words) that describe a character's personality.

• Personification

• Plot

• Character Traits

• Conflicts

The person, animal, or entity that takes part in the action of the story.

• Setting

• Character

• Theme

• Conflict

Hard Working, Kind, and Enthusiastic are examples of...

• Positive Character Traits

• Negative Character Traits

• Themes

• Narrative Nonfiction Texts

Angry and Lazy are examples of...

• Conflicts

• Positive Character Traits

• Negative Character Traits

• Plots

Identify the internal trait in the following description: "Despite facing numerous challenges, the protagonist remains hopeful and works tirelessly towards their goal."

• Athleticism

• Hopefulness

• Tall stature

• Fashion sense

Evaluating a character's decision to sacrifice something important for a greater good demonstrates an analysis of which type of trait?

• External trait

• Physical strength

• Internal trait

• Social status

What do you use to infer internal character traits? Choose all that apply.

• A character's words

• A character's actions

• A character's clothes

• A character's thoughts

How can a character's external traits affect their interactions with other characters in a story?

• They have no effect on interactions.

• They can influence first impressions and social dynamics.

• They determine the character's intelligence.

• They change the character's internal traits.

How does an external trait like 'tall stature' potentially impact a character's role in a story?

• It makes the character more intelligent.

• It could lead to the character being chosen for a sports team.

• It changes the character's personality.

• It makes the character less brave.

Fill in the blank with the correct story element.

A character's ________________ is his or her qualities, such as honesty.

• traits

• motives

• conflict

• plot