Types of Characters and Characterization

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

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

A fully developed character that readers get to know well. Many traits (positive and negative) or different sides of their personality are revealed.

• Round character

• Flat character

• Static Character

• Minor character

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.3B

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

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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

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

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

There are two methods 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 stop his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Flat character

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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• Jeff is compassionate when it comes to taking care of his nephews.

• Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

• Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

• Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn’t know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait?

• His dialogue with others.

• His feelings

• His thoughts

• His actions

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B