Inferred Character Traits Read each descriptive sentence in the left column. Decide on one character that the description reveals about the character. You may use the chart provided for ideas. Write your answer in the column labeled Character Traits”. Decide which method(s) of characterization is being used. Write the “Inferred type of method in the space provided for of Characterization.” “Methods METHODS OF CHARACTERIZATION words actions thoughts and feelings appearance comments by other characters Direct comments by the narrator Descriptive Sentence Inferred Character Traits Method of Characterization hate the idea of having all those “I Words people out here watching me,” Shy Thoughts/feelings whispered Sarah. waters the house plants “Dana every single day,” said Joyce. Diane looked towards the door, biting her nails and fidgeting with her keys. never studies,” said Mrs. “Steve Johnson. thinks he already “He knows the answers.” thought giving up, but I “I changed my mind and I worked through the puzzle one more time,” I said. Matt organizes a blood drive every fall for the Red Cross. Gary looked at the large group of people at the movie theatre and though about how much he hated waiting in lines. I’m just not very bright,” “Maybe Emily thought. didn’t pass “I technology class…..again.” John looked proudly at the new painting he had done and decided to enter the local art contest.
Inferred Character Traits Read each descriptive sentence in the left column. Decide on one character that the description reveals about the character. You may use the chart provided for ideas. Write your answer in the column labeled “Inferred Character Traits”. Decide which method(s) of characterization is being used. Write the type of method in the space provided for “Methods of Characterization.” METHODS OF CHARACTERIZATION words actions thoughts and feelings appearance comments by other characters Direct comments by the narrator Descriptive Sentence Inferred Character Traits Method of Characterization “I hate the idea of having all those people out here watching me,” whispered Sarah. Shy Words Thoughts/feelings “Dana waters the house plants every single day,” said Joyce. Diane looked towards the door, biting her nails and fidgeting with her keys. “Steve never studies,” said Mrs. Johnson. “He thinks he already knows the answers.” “I thought giving up, but I changed my mind and I worked through the puzzle one more time,” I said. Matt organizes a blood drive every fall for the Red Cross. Gary looked at the large group of people at the movie theatre and though about how much he hated waiting in lines. “Maybe I’m just not very bright,” Emily thought. “I didn’t pass technology class…..again.” John looked proudly at the new painting he had done and decided to enter the local art contest.
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