Defining Character

Defining Character

Grade 11 · ELA · 45 min· Description, Dialogue, And Behavior Reveal Characters To Readers

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain how description, dialogue, and behavior reveal characters to readers in a literary text.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Learn Literary Character Types Using TV and Movie Clips

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe a character based on the following: They often avoid eye contact and fidget with their hands during conversations. What does this behavior suggest about the character? A character says, "I don't need anyone's help. I can do it myself." What does this dialogue reveal about the character's personality?

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