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One thing we can make inferences about is the character of the story. When describing a character we try and come up with ONE word descriptions to tell about their characteristics.  Finding proof in the text is a super way to support your answers and is a way to make inferences. 



Positive

caring - showing feeling for others
compassionate - showing sympathy for and connection to others' pain
sensitive - easily affected by one's own and others' needs and emotions
kindhearted - understanding, considerate of others, generous
proud - showing self-respect, dignity, self-esteem
obedient - being respectful of the law, one's elders, one's superiors
concerned - interested and involved in the problems of others
aggressive - initiating action, leading attacks, being bold
naive - unsophisticated, like a child in one's understanding of the world and people
gullible - easily tricked, deceived, or taken in by others
easily controlled - manipulated easily by others
secure - feeling safe and free from self-doubt
loyal - faithful to a person, a job, or an idea
intelligent - smart
dedicated - whole committed to a particular thought, action, or job
bold - fearless, daring, courageous, brave
conscientious - guided by a sense of right and wrong; showing principles in one's actions and thoughts
cautious - being careful in what one says or does
trusting - believing that one can rely on or depend on others
generous - willing to give to and share with others
modest - not want to call attention to oneself, either through one's appearance or behavior
gentle - kind, considerate, and tender in the way one deals with others
optimistic - taking a positive view of things
rational - being logical in one's actions and/or thoughts
imaginative - creative
passionate - controlled by powerful emotions
carefree - without worries or responsibilities
open-minded - accepting of new or different ideas or opinions
straightforward - being plain and direct in one's dealings with others
loving - showing tender feelings and affection for others
humane - showing kindness, mercy, and compassion
conciliatory - trying to overcome distrust, resolve differences, and gain goodwill through pleasant behavior
content - happy with oneself; satisfied with the way things are
understanding - showing sympathy to and comprehension of others' situations and feelings
helpful - assisting others; providing support
emotional - easily affected by one's feelings


Negative
uncaring - not showing feelings for others
insensitive - not affected by others' needs or others' pain
coldhearted - lacking sympathy or feelings for others
critical - finding fault in and judging others harshly
defiant - boldly opposing authority
rebellious - refusing to be controlled by others, even to the point of violence or organized resistance
indifferent - having no particular feeling or interest in anyone or anything; apathetic
passive - accepting what happens or what others do to you without argument or resistance
shrewd - showing cleverness and intelligence in practical matters, such as business or politics
domineering - tending to rule over and control others
insecure - lacking confidence in or doubting one's abilities
disloyal - not faithful to a person, job, or idea
unintelligent - not smart in one's thinking or judgments
apathetic - showing little concern or interest in events or people
distant - emotionally removed from others
timid - shy, meek
withdrawn - emotionally distant from others; not sociable
guilt-ridden - feeling a sense of guilt at having done something wrong
impulsive - acting as a result of sudden urges or wishes, rather than a careful plan or thought
suspicious - doubting others' motives
manipulative - smart in the way one uses others to one's own advantage
selfish - concerned chiefly with oneself; not generous
conceited - having an unreasonably high opinion of oneself
ruthless - having no pity or compassion for others; showing no mercy
pessimistic - taking the most negative and gloomy view of things
irrational - not logical in one's actions and/or thoughts
reckless - uncaring about danger or the dangerous consequences of one's behavior
destructive - wanting to destroy people, things, or institutions
unimaginative - lacking in creativity; dull
unemotional - unfeeling; not easily affected in terms of one's feelings
troubled - mentally distressed, worried, anxious
narrow-minded - unwilling to accept new or different ideas; intolerant of others
devious - using roundabout means to get what one wants; shifty
hostile - treating others as enemies; antagonistic; showing ill will
cruel - enjoying the harming of others
inhumane - showing no sympathy or feelings for the suffering of others
competitive - enjoying rivalry, contests, or other tests that put one in competition with others
stubborn - unreasonably unwilling to do something; obstinate



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