Types of Characters

The main character in a story is

• antagonist

• flat character

• protagonist

• resolution

The character or force (thing) that is in conflict with the protagonist is the

• round character

• flat character

• dynamic character

• antagonist

A round character is

• a character with many personality traits or characteristics

• a character with one personality trait or characteristic

• always the antagonist

• the character that is most likeable

A character who undergoes an inner change is

• flat character

• antagonist

• dynamic character

• static character

A character who does not have many personality or character traits is

• a dynamic character

• a static character

• a round character

• a flat character

A static character is one who

• changes throughout the story

• has many personality traits

• stays the same throughout the story

• introduces the story

Dylan is very shy and has one or two friends. Dylan's brother talks him into joining the baseball team, where Dylan makes some friends and becomes more outgoing and friendly. What kind of character is Dylan?

• dynamic

• static

Arlene has a pretty bad attitude about life. Then her mother gets really sick, and Arlene has to take care of her. After a year-long battle with a disease, Arlene's mother is better and Arlene has learned to appreciate life and what it offers. What kind of character is is Arlene?

• dynamic

• static

Debbie has many problems at school. Her grades are low and her behavior is not good, but she does not care. Everyone - her mom, the guidance counselor, her teachers, her brother - has tried to help her, but she continues to help her. She eventually has to go to the alternative school because of low grades and bad behavior. What kind of character is Debbie?

• dynamic

• static

Alice is frequently late for work. She gets fired because she is late; eventually she gets another job. On the second day, she is late to work and gets fired from that job, too. What kind of character is Alice?

• dynamic

• static