Characterization Quiz

The main character of a story. It is their desire for justice, power, money, or acceptance

that drives the story's plot.

• antagonist

• protagonist

• supporting character

• minor character

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Match the following

• round character

• a character that evolves throughout the course of the story

• flat character

• a character that only has one defining quality

• dynamic character

• a character that does not change throughout the story

• static character

• a character that is complex

• protagonist

• the main character of a story

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The following are characters whose actions or personalities complement or

contrast with those of the protagonist or antagonist. __________ (CLUE: THE NUMBER OF LINES SUGGESTS THE NUMBER OF LETTERS IN YOUR RESPONSE)

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Hermione Granger of the "Harry Potter" series, is a character whose wit and intelligence helps her friends when they are in dangerous situations. What type of character is she?

• supporting character

• flat character

• protagonist

• antagonist

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(Hunger Games)

Katniss Everdeen is not a person who is easily liked by her peers. She has a very stern and abrasive disposition. Contrarily, Peeta Melark, her fellow competitor, is very friendly and forthcoming towards his peers and sponsors. What type of character dynamic is this?

• flat characters

• protagonists

• foil characters

• static characters

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The antagonist of a story is always a living, breathing entity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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In the "Star Wars" series, the villain Darth Vader is presented with a backstory where we see his upbringing and Jedi training. We learn that he is a conflicted man who has undergone a lot of tragedy. In this particular context, what type of character is he?

• flat character

• round character

• static character

• foil character

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Bilbo Baggins values his peaceful life at the Shire. He's never encountered danger in his life. However, when the Great Wizard Gandalf whisks him away on an adventure, Bilbo Baggins learns what true danger is. After he survives a multitude of perilous encounters, he returns back home a changed man. Bilbo's perception of the world has changed. What type of character is he?

• Flat Character

• Dynamic Character

• Static Character

• Foil Character

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The following is an example of "indirect" characterization:

Edmund was a snobby boy who looked down on his classmates.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The following is an example of "direct" characterization:

Jeff walked up to Mark and took his sandwich off of his plate. He took a bite, smirked at Mark, and then walked away.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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