Characters & Characterization

What does the term "CHARACTER" refer to in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The internal struggles of the protagonist

• A person or entity who takes part in a story

• The central message/insight of a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the MAIN CHARACTER of a story?

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

• Flat Character

• Protagonist

Which character OPPOSES the main character in a story?

• Round character

• Flat character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

What type of character shows MANY personality traits, faults, and virtues (complex)?

• Round character

• Protagonist

• Flat character

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of character shows FEW personality traits, faults, and virtues (simple)?

• Round character

• Antagonist

• Flat character

• Protagonist

What kind of character DEVELOPS and GROWS throughout a story?

• Flat character

• Dynamic character

• Static character

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of character DOES NOT CHANGE throughout a story?

• Round character

• Dynamic character

• Static character

• Protagonist

What term refers to the process of CREATING and DEVELOPING a character in a story?

• Conflict

• Characterization

• Climax

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.3

Examples of "Direct Exposition" and "Direct Characterization" are:​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)  

• what is SAID/WRITTEN about a character
• personality traits, physicality, likes/dislikes
• a character's thoughts
• a character's actions

Examples of "Indirect Characterization" include: (a)   ​ (b)  

• a character's thoughts (what they think)
• a character's actions (what they do/say)
• what is SAID/WRITTEN about a character
• personality traits, physicality, likes/dislikes

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3