Character Capers

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a creative exercise in which students are prompted to assign descriptive epithets to different characters illustrated on the page. Each character is engaged in an activity or possesses distinctive attributes that suggest their personality or occupation. Students must observe these visual cues and coin an epithet that succinctly captures the essence of each character’s identity or actions. The first character has already been given an epithet as an example to guide the students in the exercise.

The worksheet aims to teach students the art of creating epithets, which are phrases that encapsulate and highlight a person’s most defining trait or role. It encourages students to examine visual information and translate it into descriptive language that characterizes and enlivens each individual. This activity helps students enhance their observation skills and vocabulary, as they learn to express complex ideas succinctly. Moreover, it instills an understanding of how epithets can add depth and clarity to writing, making characters more memorable and vivid in the reader’s mind.