Describing Characters…Am I Being as Precise as Possible?
We use the precise, exact word that fits the character perfectly at that part of the story. We ask ourselves:
What is my character’s pattern of behavior?
What clues does the author give with body language or tone of voice?
How are the secondary (other) characters reacting to him/her?
What examples from the text can I use to support my thinking?
We use precise traits with evidence to build a theory. We ask ourselves:
WHY is the character this way?
What has happened in his or her life to make him or her this way?
Who has hurt or helped them along the way?