Defining Character
Learning Objective
I can explain how description, dialogue, and behavior reveal characters to readers in a literary text.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Describe how a character's behavior can contribute to our understanding of who they are. Give an example of a character's action and explain what it might reveal about their values or beliefs.
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