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Character Description Grammar

Identify how descriptive words shape a reader’s view of a character. Then practise choosing and changing adjectives and adverbs in a football tournament setting.

Identify and interpret

Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns. Adverbs can describe verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.

1.In each sentence, identify the adjectives and adverbs. Write each word under the correct heading. At the tournament, Amira’s composed goalkeeper calmly organised the defence. Lachlan made a daring run and moved surprisingly quickly down the wing. Cooper’s precise pass reached the striker just beyond the crowded penalty area.

2.Choose the word that best completes each sentence and suits the character impression described. Amira remained ______ when the final penalty was announced, suggesting she could manage pressure. The captain ______ reviewed the team’s formation, suggesting careful preparation.

composed
carelessly
uncertainly
systematically
hurriedly
randomly

3.What impression do the words “composed” and “systematically” create of Amira? Explain how each word contributes to that impression.

Change the impression

Replace the highlighted descriptive words with alternatives that give the character a different impression.

4.Rewrite the sentence by replacing “confidently” and “decisive” with alternatives that make the captain seem hesitant rather than assured: “Lachlan confidently gave the team a decisive instruction before kick-off.”

5.Complete the sentences with an adjective and an adverb that make Cooper seem reckless rather than thoughtful. Cooper ignored the coach’s warning.

6.Explain how changing the description of Cooper from thoughtful to reckless could affect a reader’s judgement of his decision to ignore the coach.

Write and reflect

Use precise descriptive language to show a character’s qualities and motivations.

7.Write a five- or six-sentence character description of Amira as captain during a close football match. Include at least four adjectives and three adverbs, and use details that show how she leads the team.

8.How can an author’s choices of adjectives and adverbs reveal a character’s motivation and influence a reader’s interpretation? Use one example from your description or from the sentences above.