Flashcard on Character Descriptions

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What is a round character?

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A round character is a complex character who undergoes development and change throughout the story, showing multiple traits and emotions.

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What is a flat character?

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A flat character is a simple character who does not undergo significant change or development in the story, often representing a single trait.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who experiences significant internal change throughout the story, often in terms of personality or perspective.

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What is a static character?

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A static character remains largely the same throughout the story, showing little to no change in personality or perspective.

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Example of a round character in literature?

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An example of a round character is Elizabeth Bennet from 'Pride and Prejudice', who shows growth and complexity.

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Example of a flat character in literature?

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An example of a flat character is the Wicked Witch of the West from 'The Wizard of Oz', who is primarily evil without much depth.

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What does it mean for a character to be dynamic?

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A dynamic character evolves in response to events in the story, often leading to a transformation in their beliefs or actions.

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What does it mean for a character to be static?

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A static character does not change or grow throughout the story, often serving a specific role without development.

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How can you identify a round character?

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You can identify a round character by their complexity, depth, and the way they react to different situations in the story.

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How can you identify a flat character?

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You can identify a flat character by their lack of complexity and the presence of a single, dominant trait.