Character traits and motivation quiz Grade 8 with answers

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• Character Trait: A quality or characteristic that describes a person's personality (e.g., honest, brave, kind).
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• Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. It can be intrinsic (internal) or extrinsic (external).
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• Intrinsic Motivation: Driven by internal rewards, such as enjoyment or a sense of accomplishment.
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• Extrinsic Motivation: Driven by external rewards, such as grades, money, or praise.
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• Dynamic Character: A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout a story.
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• Static Character: A character who remains largely the same throughout a story.
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• Character Development: The process by which a character's personality, motivations, and traits are revealed throughout a story.

✍️ Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is an example of a character trait?
   1. A) Running fast
   2. B) Being tall
   3. C) Honesty
   4. D) Having blue eyes
2. What type of motivation is driven by the desire for a good grade?
   1. A) Intrinsic
   2. B) Extrinsic
   3. C) Instinctual
   4. D) Internal
3. A character who changes significantly throughout a story is known as what?
   1. A) Static Character
   2. B) Flat Character
   3. C) Dynamic Character
   4. D) Round Character
4. Which of the following describes a character who stays the same throughout a story?
   1. A) Dynamic
   2. B) Protagonist
   3. C) Antagonist
   4. D) Static
5. What is the process by which a character's personality is revealed called?
   1. A) Plot Development
   2. B) Character Development
   3. C) Theme Exploration
   4. D) Setting Creation
6. Which of these is most likely an example of intrinsic motivation?
   1. A) Cleaning your room to get an allowance
   2. B) Studying hard to get good grades
   3. C) Reading a book because you enjoy the story
   4. D) Practicing basketball to win a trophy
7. What is the main difference between a dynamic and static character?
   1. A) Their physical appearance
   2. B) Their role in the plot
   3. C) Whether they change or stay the same
   4. D) Their popularity with other characters