Understanding Story Elements and Character Traits

What is a character in a story?

• A type of food

• A person, animal, or thing in a story

• A place where the story happens

• A type of music

Which of the following is NOT an example of a character?

• Superhero

• Mountain

• Firefighter

• Robot

What is a character trait?

• The plot of the story

• A character's appearance or behavior

• A character's favorite food

• The setting of the story

How can we identify a character's inside traits?

• By looking at their clothes

• By observing their actions and words

• By knowing their favorite color

• By listening to their favorite song

What character trait might describe James based on his actions?

• Timid

• Generous

• Selfish

• Respectful

What character trait best describes Nate?

• Helpful

• Lazy

• Irresponsible

• Messy

What trait could describe Noah based on his room's condition?

• Messy

• Organized

• Punctual

• Generous

Which trait best fits Maria's love for drawing and writing?

• Timid

• Careless

• Boring

• Imaginative

What character trait is shown by Eva's actions on her first day of school?

• Irresponsible

• Dependent

• Responsible

• Careless

Why is it important to notice character traits?

• To know the author's favorite character

• To predict what characters might do

• To learn new words

• To understand the setting better