Character Traits and Motivations Assessment

Miss Patterson introduces a lesson on describing characters in plays, focusing on understanding character traits and motivations. The lesson includes vocabulary definitions, examples, and an analysis of a cartoon character, Edmund. Students learn to use a graphic organizer to identify character traits and motivations, enhancing their comprehension of drama texts.

What is the main focus of today's virtual class?

• Understanding mathematical concepts

• Exploring scientific theories

• Learning about historical events

• Describing characters in plays

Why is it important to describe characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions?

• To memorize the text

• To better understand the text

• To write a summary

• To create a new story

What does the term 'drama' refer to in this lesson?

• A type of music

• A play

• A novel

• A poem

Which of the following is NOT a character trait?

• Honesty

• Courage

• Shyness

• Motivation

What are motivations in the context of character analysis?

• The setting of the play

• The dialogue between characters

• The costumes worn by characters

• The reasons behind characters' actions

In the example given, what character trait is associated with being hungry and not willing to wait?

• Patient

• Generous

• Curious

• Impatient

What is the motivation behind the character's impatience in the example?

• They are excited

• They are bored

• They are hungry

• They are tired

Who is Edmund in the cartoon analysis?

• The shorter alien

• The narrator

• The taller giant hiding behind the tree

• The dog

What character trait is suggested by Edmund hiding behind a tree?

• Joyfulness

• Fearfulness

• Anger

• Bravery

What is the likely motivation for Edmund's fear?

• He is afraid of water

• He is afraid of heights

• He is afraid of the dog

• He is afraid of the dark