Writing a Character Sketch — Practice

Exercise 1

Choose the correct option

6 points

Tap the best answer for each question.

1

Which sentence best "shows" generosity rather than "tells" it?

2

Which physical detail is most revealing?

3

Which phrase introduces a personality trait through behaviour?

4

Which verb is most precise for describing someone's manner of speaking?

5

Which sentence introduces the telling anecdote correctly?

6

What is the primary function of the anecdote in a character sketch?

Exercise 2

Translate into Spanish

5 points

Type the correct translation. No accents needed.

1

Translate: "He has the habit of gesturing as he speaks, as if words alone were not enough."

2

Translate: "She is the kind of person who remembers everyone's name, even ten years later."

3

Translate: "What characterises him most is his ability to find humour in difficult situations."

4

Translate: "She speaks slowly, choosing each word as if it were a gift."

5

Translate: "I remember the day when someone asked her an impossible question."

Exercise 3

Test yourself

5 points

Choose the best answer.

1

Which technique best reveals personality in a character sketch?

2

Which comparison creates the most vivid image?

3

What is the advantage of using a present-tense description?

4

Which phrase introduces a habit that reveals character?

5

Which is the most powerful closing for a character sketch?