Characterization

Which of the following is an example of FLAT characterization?

• Buzz Lightyear

• The Joker

• The Minions

• Gru

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

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

(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

Match the following

• flat character

• the main character of a story

• static character

• a character that does not change throughout the story

• dynamic character

• a character that is complex

• round character

• a character that evolves throughout the course of the story

• protagonist

• a character that only has one defining quality

What is a foil character?

• The central character.

• The character that opposes the central character.

• A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight qualities of the other character

Political humor and satire often use caricature (either in writing or drawing) because…

• the audience gets a more accurate sense of the politician or character.

• the purpose of these types of texts are to mock or belittle the subject of the text.

• caricature treats the subject of the work with respect that political authorities expect.

• it is the best way to communicate humor to the audience.

What is a character archetype?

• A character or personality type that commonly appears in literature

• The character who works against the protagonist, which might be time or a natural disaster

• Someone who demonstrates wisdom and guides the story along

• The narrator or the story

the type of characterization used by the author when he/she tells the reader exactly what kind of person a character is

• characterization
• direct characterization
• indirect characterization
• dynamic character

"Don Ricardo was mean-tempered and rude"

• Direct Characterization 
• Indirect Characterization