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Characterization: Analyzing and Describing Traits Effectively

Learn how to characterize individuals using specific traits, quotes, and explanations, and discover how these traits shape their personalities. Whether positive or negative, delve into the essence of various character attributes.

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Characterization: Analyzing and Describing Traits Effectively

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  1. CHARACTERIZATION Being able to describe a character/person.

  2. First, pick a character trait that describes that person. • Second, find a specific quote that supports it. • Finally, explain how the quote proves the word true. What to do when asked to characterize

  3. Brave • Caring • Forgiving • Generous • Friendly • Genuine • Loyal • Mature • Memorable • Motivated • Noble • Resilient • Intelligent • Honest • Joyful • Principled • Eager • Dependable • Helpful Positive Character Traits

  4. Successful • Stable • Trusting • Trustworthy • Pleasant • Organized • Wise • Devoted • Curious • Thoughtful • Determined • Inquisitive • Imaginative • Humorous • Studious • Confident • Clever • Cheerful • Giving MORE Positive Traits

  5. Aggressive • Aloof • Cruel • Cowardly • Dishonest • Bossy • Careless • Foolish • Cynical • Impolite • Jealous • Irresponsible • Lazy • Quick-tempered • Narrow-minded • Intolerant • Moody • Materialistic • Rude Negative Character Traits

  6. Sarcastic • Sneaky • Self-centered • Stingy • Stubborn • Timid • Touchy • Thoughtless • Unreliable • Vulgar • Vain • Boring • Fussy • Greedy • Grumpy • Harsh • Gullible MORE Negative Character Traits

  7. Pick a word to define you. • List something from your life that proves the word true. • EXPLAIN the word and the incident! • FOR EXAMPLE: • Ms. Christensen • Bossy • I used to order my brother and sister around when we were younger. I guess I still do. • I chose bossy because I like to tell other people what to do. I like people to do what I say and I like to be in charge. This incident is just one of many examples where I expect people to do what I tell them to do. Characterize YOU!

  8. Characterize the person you chose THREE times! TODAY!

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