Character Types

The part of the plot diagram where the characters and the setting are introduced.

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Minor Character

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The actions and events that occur immediately before the climax.

• Rising Action

• Flat character

• Protagonist

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The main character who readers want to succeed.

• Flat Character

• Antagonist

• Minor Character

• Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The character that causes conflicts and problems.

• Minor Character

• Round Character

• Antagonist

• Static Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The character that interacts with the main character and helps move the plot forward.

• Minor Character

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

• Flat Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character who doesn't learn and grow from the plot events.

• Protagonist

• Static Character

• Antagonist

• Round Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character that changes or grows as a result of the plot events.

• Flat Character

• Antagonist

• Minor Character

• Dynamic Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character readers don't know very much about because they only have one or two character traits.

• Antagonist

• Static Character

• Flat Character

• Dynamic Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character who has multiple character traits and emotions.

• Round Character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Flat Charcter

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3