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A reader can get to know a character by paying close attention to how he or she speaks, thinks, and acts. These pieces of evidence are clues to the character's traits or personality. Think deeply about the things Esperanza says in the story and what they tell us about her character. A trait is a quality or habit that a person has. 1. Tap the add response button. 2. Tap the label tool to type what each quotation tells you about Esperanza. Use the to move your answer to the blank space provided. 3. Use the to record and explain. 4. Tap the check to add to your journal.