Character Types

A character that goes through a significant change

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

A character that has a complex personality and strong motives. We understand this character because the author share many details.

• Round Character

• Flat Character

• Dynamic Character

• Static Character

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.3B

CCSS.W.7.9A

This character is the main character of the story. The plot revolves around this character.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Round Character

• Flat Character

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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

• Flat Character

• Round Character

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

This character goes against the main character of the story. Most of the time they are known as the villain.

• Round Character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Flat Character

TRUE OR FALSE?

In the book (and movie) "Harry Potter", Harry is central to the story. The plot revolves mainly around him. He is an example of an antagonist.

• True!

• False!

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which scenario would make someone a dynamic character?

• A character that breaks her arm

• A character expresses their personality

• A character gains a new perspective on life

• A character meets a new friend

"Everyday Stephanie got home she threw off her shoes and left her backpack in the middle of the floor. She always left dishes, cups, and other personal items everywhere. This always annoyed her mom." Is this an example of indirect or direct characterization?

• Direct

• Indirect

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Voldemort is opposing Harry Potter (main character). He is considered the "bad guy." What type of character would he be considered?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Round Character

• Flat Character

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Percy Jackson is a complex character. We can understand what he does and why he does it (his motives). What type of character is Percy Jackson?

• Dynamic Character

• Round Character

• Flat Character

• Static Chracter

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CCSS.RL.7.3