How Does An Author Reveal Character
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Characters in a book/story, as well as real life people, have unique attributes or characteristics we call traits. Some examples include:
 Shy
 Bright
 Sad
 Courageous
 Serious
 Humourous
 Honest
 Reliable
 Leader
 Expert
 Brave
 Conceited
 Demanding
 Trust-worthy
 Kind
 Helpful
 Hard-working
 Timid
 Humble
 Keen
 Thoughtful
 Modest
 Friendly
 Bold
 Out-spoken
 Rude
 Considerate
 Conscientious
 Responsible
 Witty
An author reveals these traits in his characters by:
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what the author says about the character
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how the character thinks, speaks or acts
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how other characters act toward the character
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what other characters say about the character
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what the author infers about the character:
 his facial expression, looks, demeanor and gestures
 a character’s inner thoughts – the words not spoken – show about mood, feelings and personality
 dialogue or speaker tags the author uses
 how the other characters react, their words or inner thoughts
 decisions the character makes
 the tone of voice the character uses