Understanding Character Perspectives

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What does a character's "perspective" usually mean?

The character's viewpoint, thoughts and feelings about events

The book's setting

The author's biography

The list of characters

2. Which question is most useful for inferring a character's motivation?

What does the character want or hope to achieve?

What time of day is it?

How long is the book?

3. Two characters see the same event but react differently. This shows:

They have different perspectives

The event didn't happen

The author made a mistake

4. Check all the clues that help identify a character's feelings:

What the character says (dialogue)

The character's actions

The weather described in the scene

The narrator's descriptions of the character

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activities

5. Imagine: Jamie missed the bus and is late for a job interview. List two emotions Jamie might feel and one likely motivation for those feelings.

6. Choose a known character from a novel, film or TV show. In one sentence, describe that character's perspective on a key event. In a second sentence, explain how their motivation shaped their action.

7. Match each character (left) with the most likely motivation (right). Draw a line to match.

1. Alex

2. Maria

3. Sam

4. Priya

A. Wants recognition for achievements

B. Protects a younger sibling

C. Avoids conflict to keep peace

D. Seeks new experiences and adventure

8. Role-play plan (hot seat): Write three short responses your character might say when asked "Why did you do that?" "How were you feeling?" and "What do you want now?"