Characterization

When the author tells the reader what the personality of the character is it is __________ characterization

• direct

• indirect

When an author shows the reader the personality of the character through actions, thoughts, and speech it is _________ characterization.

• direct

• indirect

A character that changes over time in the story is a _________ character.

• dynamic

• round

• static

• major

The central character of the story, often referred to as the main character.

• major

• antagonist

• protagonist

• static

The character or force in conflict with the main character is the ____________.

• antagonist

• static

• protagonist

• major

A ________ character is a stereotypical or formula character due to repeated use in stories.

• minor

• round

• flat

• stock

_________ characters do not change throughout the story.

• static

• antagonist

• protagonist

• flat

A flat character is known for _____ kind of personality trait or characteristic

• many

• two or more

• one

• several

These types of characters serve to complement the major characters and are less central to the plot.

• indirect characterization

• flat

• antagonist

• minor

Nemo is an example of a ________ character with strengths and weaknesses.

• round

• flat

• major

• minor