Character types

This is a character who changes their personality, attitude, and/or beliefs over time. This change is usually a result of a conflict. 

• Protagonist 
• Antagonist 
• Dynamic character
• Static character

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This is a character who does not change or develop over the course of the story. 

• Protagonist 
• Antagonist 
• Dynamic character
• Static character

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TRUE OR FALSE? 
The protagonist of a story is usually also a dynamic character.

• True
• False 

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TRUE OR FALSE? 
A character in a story broke his leg, which makes him a dynamic character. 

• True
• False

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TRUE OR FALSE? 
In one of the Star Wars movies, a character named Jar Jar Binks remains consistently annoying throughout the film and he does not really change. This makes him a dynamic character. 

• True 
• False 

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Which scenario would make someone a dynamic character? 

• A character breaks her arm. 
• A character cuts his hair. 
• A character gains a new perspective on life. 
• A character dies by the end of the story. 

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Which scenario would make someone a static character? 

• A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
• A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 
• An antagonist eventually becomes kind
• An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 

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The main character in a story is also called--

• the protagonist
• a dynamic character
• a static character
• the antagonist

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What is a minor character?

• Main character

• Less important character

• Where the story takes place

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How can you determine if a character is major or minor?

• the protagonist is always the major character
• removing a major character will have a significant impact on the plot (i.e., climax, resolution)
• minor characters typically show up at the end
• removing a minor charaacter will have a significant impact on the plot (i.e., climax, resolution)

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