Character Types

This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her. 

• Dynamic character
• Static character
• Protagonist
• Antagonist

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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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This figure usually creates a conflict for the main character.

• Protagonist
• Antagonist 
• Dynamic character
• Static character

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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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Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team.  She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone.  At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team.  By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.

• dynamic character
• flat character
• static character
• antagonist

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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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A well developed, complex character is

• round

• flat

• static

• dynamic

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A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...

• the antagonist
• the protagonist
• round
• flat

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