Characterization Review

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

• static character

• flat character

• round character

• dynamic character

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A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a

• static character

• flat character

• round character

• dynamic character

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The character/thing who causes the conflict the main character must face

• static character

• protagonist

• round character

• antagonist

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Ebenezer Scrooge, in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, was very stingy with his money. He worked his employees very hard for little pay. After his experience with the ghosts that visited him, he changed his ways, paying his employees more, giving days off from work, and actually giving gifts.

• flat

• round

• dynamic

• static

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The main character of a story

• static character

• protagonist

• round character

• antagonist

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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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John is a doctor working against the clock to find a cure for a disease that is threatening the human race. Despite all odds, he meets the challenge. John is the

• protagonist

• antagonist

• static character

• minor character

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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

• dynamic character

• antagonist

• static character

• minor character

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A dynamic character is more affected by the events in the story than a static character.

• True

• False

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