Lessons on Character Types in Literature

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the MAJOR CHARACTERS in a story?

• They play important roles in the plot of the story.
• They are multi-faceted or complex characters.
• They undergo some type of change during a story.
• They do not play important roles in the plot of a story.

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Which of the following statements describes ROUND CHARACTERS?

• all of these
• They tend to be the major characters in a story.
• They are dynamic.
• They have their own desires and motivations.

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The main character in a story who has the central role in a story is known as the 

• protagonist
• antagonist
• villain
• flat character

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The characters around whom a story is centered are the MAJOR CHARACTERS.

• True
• False

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The PROTAGONIST and ANTAGONIST are complex characters.

• True
• False

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Which of the following statements describes the MINOR CHARACTERS?

• all of these
• They lack complexity.
• They remain unchanged throughout a story.
• They do not play a major role in the plot of the story.

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FLAT CHARACTERS are multi-dimensional major characters who show a wide range of emotions and are dynamic.

• True
• False

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Which of the following statements does NOT describe the ANTAGONIST?

• has the central role in a story
• works against the protagonist
• is a complex chracter
• is a major character in the story

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The ANTAGONIST works against the PROTAGONIST.

• True
• False

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FLAT CHARACTERS are often stock characters or stereotypes whose emotions and behavior are predictable.

• True
• False

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