Question 1 Multiple Choice
What are characters in a story?
AThe pictures in the book
BThe people, animals, or creatures the story is about
CThe words on the page
DThe cover of the book
Characters are the people, animals, or creatures who are in the story doing things and having adventures.
Question 2 True / False
All favorite characters in stories are humans. You cannot love a character if it is an animal or a toy.
Answer: False
Many of the most beloved characters are animals, toys, or even silly creatures! You can love any kind of character.
Question 3 Short Answer
Who is your favorite character from any story? Tell why you like them.
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Example: I like [character name] because they are funny, or brave, or kind, or silly.
A good answer names a character and gives a reason that shows you understand why you connected with them.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
What might make you really like a character in a story?
AThe character is perfect and never makes mistakes
BThe character is brave, funny, kind, or reminds you of someone
CThe character has a fancy name
DOnly if the character is the main one
We love characters because of their personality, how they act, what they say, and how they make us feel -- not because they are perfect.