Characterization and Character Types

The character who causes the conflict for the main character.

• Protagonist

• Static character

• Antagonist

• Round character

A character who undergoes a change, usually in his or her personality, as a result of events in the story.

• Static character

• Flat character

• Antagonist

• Dynamic character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

A fully developed, well-rounded character that has both positive and negative traits. Seems as thought they could be a real person.

• Round character

• Flat character

• Static Character

• Minor character

A character that the reader doesn’t usually know very much about. Does not develop much throughout the story.

• Protagonist

• Flat character

• Round character

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

A leading/main character that is good but has human flaws; usually the “hero”.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Static character

• Round character

A character who doesn’t change at all, despite all of the events that occur in the story.

• Dynamic Character

• Protagonist

• Round character

• Static Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

• Flat

• Round

• Protagonist

• Dynamic

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

There are 2 categories of characterization. They are:

• Dynamic and Static

• Protagonist and Antagonist

• Flat and Round

• Direct and Indirect

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Flat character