Character Types Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the character who opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What type of character is less important in the story and helps move the plot along?

Back

Minor Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What describes a character's personality or qualities that make them who they are?

Back

Character traits

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

Which type of character changes and grows throughout the story?

Back

Dynamic Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the term for the main character or hero in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What type of character remains the same throughout the story?

Back

Static Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the term for a character that is fully developed and complex?

Back

Round Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the term for a character that is not fully developed and has limited traits?

Back

Flat Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What type of character is essential to the story and has a significant role?

Back

Major Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3