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Inferring character traits through what the characters SAY, DO, THINK, & FEEL

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What is a FEELING?... A. something created in the mind but not said out loud / B. an emotional state or reaction

B. an emotional state or reaction

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When we infer based on a character's ACTIONS, we are looking at what the character... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

B. does

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What is a THOUGHT?... A. something created in the mind but not said out loud / B. something said out loud

A. something created in the mind but not said out loud

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When we infer based on a character's DIALOGUE, we are looking at what the character... A. says/ B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

A. says

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"So I was spooky, Rory? Is that it?" THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT THE CHARACTER... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

A. says

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As I took a step toward them, a girl leaped up and screamed. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT THE CHARACTER... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

B. does

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But when I thought about them running and screaming in fear... THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT THE CHARACTER... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

C. thinks

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Something weird was going on. But I didn't care. I felt fabulous. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT THE CHARACTER... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

D. feels

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Cassie's grandparents gave her money for her birthday, but instead of buying herself something, she donated it to a homeless shelter. We know Cassie is GENEROUS by what she... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

B. does

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Matt gets ANXIOUS around Halloween because it's a spooky holiday. He also is SCARED when he hears a dog barking. We know Matt is FEARFUL by what he... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

D. feels

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Madelyn is talking but Sadie interrupts and says, "Enough about you. I have something more important to tell you." We know Sadie is RUDE by what she... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

A. says

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In his mind Brian figured, 'If I mow 4 lawns a day all summer, I will have enough money to get my mom a special gift.' We know Brian is DETERMINED by what he... A. says / B. does / C. thinks / D. feels

C. thinks

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'I didn't really lie,' Joe told himself. 'I just left a few things out in the story.' Joe is... A. dishonest / B. responsible

A. dishonest

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"We don't need to be nervous about going to camp. It's going to be a blast!" Jeff exclaimed. Jeff is... A. optimistic / B. pessimistic

A. optimistic

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Amy spotted a scrawny little kitten near a tree. She picked it up, hurried into her house, and quickly gave it a glass of milk. Amy is... A. brave / B. compassionate

B. compassionate

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Kaylee felt her heart skip a beat and her legs tremble at the edge of the diving board. Kaylee is... A. hopeful / B. cowardly

B. cowardly

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