📚 Part 1: Understanding Character Development

1. What are the three main techniques authors use to develop characters?

Dialogue, actions, and descriptions

Plot, setting, and theme

Metaphors, similes, and alliteration

Beginning, middle, and end

2. Which of the following examples show character development? (Select all that apply)

"I'm not afraid anymore," Sarah whispered confidently

The story takes place in Melbourne

Tom slammed the door and stormed out

It was a sunny day in March

Her hands trembled as she opened the letter

3. When a character says "I never thought I could do it, but here I am," this dialogue reveals:

The character's growth and confidence

The setting of the story

The story's theme only

Nothing important about the character

4. Complete this sentence: Authors use character development to help readers _________________ with the characters.

✏️ Part 2: Analysing Character Evidence

5. Read this passage and identify what it reveals about the character:

"Marcus had always been the quiet one in class, but today he raised his hand first. 'I disagree with that completely,' he said firmly, his voice steady and clear."

What does this passage tell us about Marcus's character development?

6. For each technique below, write an example of how it could show a character is becoming more confident:

Dialogue: ________________________________________________

Actions: ________________________________________________

Description: ________________________________________________

7. Why do you think authors choose to "show" character traits through actions and dialogue rather than simply "telling" readers what a character is like?

🎭 Part 3: Creative Application

8. Choose a character trait from the list below and write a short scene (3-4 sentences) that shows this trait through dialogue, actions, or descriptions. Do not directly state the trait.

Character traits: brave, nervous, kind, stubborn, curious

Chosen trait: _________________

9. Reflection: How does understanding character development help you as a reader? Explain in 2-3 sentences.