Character Types

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What is a flat character?

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A one-dimensional character who lacks depth or a real personality.

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What type of character is given only a few traits and is considered not developed in a story?

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Flat character.

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What is a foil character?

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A character that contrasts with another character.

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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 is used to help highlight the opposite character traits in another character?

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Foil.

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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 round character?

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A lifelike character with complex, multifaceted personalities.

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What is a stock character?

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A stereotypical character that is easily recognizable and often used in literature.

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What is the role of a protagonist?

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The main character around whom the story revolves.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.