Character Traits and Analysis

What a character is like throughout a story

What does character mean?

It’s a person, animal, or object the author uses to tell a storyReal or make-believeHave problems, feelings, and thoughtsNotice what say and do.

Questions to ask when trying to figure out a character

What trait does the character have?

What does trait mean? It is an interesting thing about a characterIt’s what makes him/her/it specialWay a character looks or acts“funny”, “fast”, “strong,” or “smart”

What words would you use to describe Nick or Mrs. Granger from Frindle?

What relationships does the character have?

What does relationship mean in terms of character? A connection between peopleThink in terms of friends, famiy, or schoolmatesBea and Carloina are sisters. They are also best friends. They always do everything together.

What relationship does Nick and Mrs. Granger have?

Why does the character do something?

They may do something because of how they feel. Important to know why characters do things within the story.

Why do you think Nick decided to call a pen a frindle?

What problem does the character have?

Characters usually have a problem that needs to be solved. Look for characters that may have a problem.How do they solve their problem?

What do you think is Nick’s problem in the story Frindle?

How does the character change?

Characters can change within a story. Another character or event may change how the main chara ter acts

How do you think Mrs. Grangers actions change Nick?

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