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Dialogue Reveals Character Traits

Read the football tournament scene carefully. Use the characters’ exact words as evidence when you explain what their dialogue reveals. For writing questions, there may be more than one good answer.

The Final Match

The score was 1–1, and the final whistle was only minutes away. Zach’s football tournament team huddled beside the sideline. “We’ve practised this corner kick all week,” Zach said. “I’ll send the ball towards the far post.” Mason glanced at the dark clouds gathering overhead. “The ground’s getting slippery. Maybe we should keep the pass low.” Hudson noticed a player on the other team sitting down and rubbing an ankle. “Let’s check if they’re all right before we restart,” she said. “They can wait,” Mason muttered. “We need to win.” Zach looked at the referee. “Hudson’s right. A game matters, but people matter more.” He jogged over with Hudson. “Do you need help?” The player nodded. Hudson called for the referee, while Zach stayed nearby. After a short pause, play restarted. Mason took a deep breath. “I was worried we’d lose our chance,” he said. “Sorry for rushing you both.” Zach placed the ball for the corner. “Good idea about the low pass, Mason. Let’s try it.” Mason sent the ball along the ground. A teammate tapped it into the goal just before the whistle. The team cheered, and Mason grinned. “That worked because we listened to each other!”

Read between the lines

Use clues from what each person says. A character trait is a quality such as thoughtful, competitive or considerate.

1.Which line is dialogue from the scene?

The score was 1–1.
“The ground’s getting slippery. Maybe we should keep the pass low.”
The team cheered.
A teammate tapped it into the goal.

2.What trait does Hudson show when she says, “Let’s check if they’re all right before we restart”? Give the trait and explain the clue in her words.

3.At first, what matters most to Mason? Quote a few words that support your answer.

4.Zach says, “A game matters, but people matter more.” What does this tell you about what Zach believes?

Winning is more important than being safe.
Players should stop trying whenever the score is close.
People’s wellbeing is more important than winning.
The referee should choose the team’s tactics.

5.Match each line to the trait it best suggests. Write the correct letter beside each line.

A. “Maybe we should keep the pass low.”
B. “Sorry for rushing you both.”
C. “Good idea about the low pass, Mason.”

2. Careful and observant
1. Willing to admit a mistake
3. Respectful of others’ ideas

6.How does Mason’s attitude change by the end? Use one detail from his dialogue to support your answer.

7.True or false? Mason’s final words suggest he is still blaming his teammates for the result. Explain using a clue from the scene.

8.Complete the idea: Dialogue can reveal a character’s traits because it shows what they say and how they about a situation.

9.Write two lines of dialogue for Mason after the match. Show that he has become a more considerate teammate. Use quotation marks.

10.Explain how the dialogue helps you understand the teammates’ relationship by the end of the scene. Include evidence from what at least two characters say.