Character Types

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What is a static character?

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A character who shows little to no change in their personality, perspective, or outlook from the start of the story to the end.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes an important inner change over the course of the text.

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What type of character does not change over the course of the story?

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Static character.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indicating a character's traits without explicitly describing them.

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What are round characters?

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Characters that are complex and undergo development, often showing multiple traits.

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What is a flat character?

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A character that is not well developed and is often one-dimensional.

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What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?

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Static characters do not change, while dynamic characters undergo significant internal changes.

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What is direct characterization?

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The process by which the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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Can a character be both static and round?

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Yes, a static character can be round if they are complex but do not change throughout the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that drives the plot.