Possesses an extensive vocabulary

Has a keen power of observation

Has a good memory

Perceives abstract ideas rapidly

Has an ability to portray to others feelings, actions, personalities, and situations

Possesses creativity and inventiveness

Has varied interests

Has a sense of humor; demonstrates an intellectual playfulness with words

Writes fluently with insight and strong personal voice

Sees relationships among apparently unrelated ideas

Reads avidly ( may have been an early reader)