Defining Character
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Objective
I can explain how description, dialogue, and behavior reveal characters to readers in a literary text.
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Practice
7 questions
Explain how an author can use description to reveal a character's personality or background. Give an example of a descriptive detail and explain what it might suggest about the character.
How can dialogue reveal a character's traits or motivations? Provide an example of a line of dialogue and explain what it shows about the character speaking.
Part 3 of 3
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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