Character and Characterization

"He yawned every ten seconds or so, his eyes fighting to keep open.”

• Indirect characterization

• Direct Characterization

 “George wasn’t the smartest person, but he tried.”

• Indirect characterization

• Direct Characterization

“Anna often fell down just walking normally.”

• Indirect characterization

• Direct Characterization

“Jack stared at his desk, drawing random shapes on it in pencil.”

• Indirect characterization

• Direct Characterization

“John was angry at the way he was treated.”

• Indirect characterization

• Direct Characterization

The character who causes the conflict for the main character.

• Protagonist

• Static character

• Antagonist

• Round character

A character who undergoes a change, usually in his or her personality, as a result of events in the story.

• Static character

• Flat character

• Antagonist

• Dynamic character

A fully developed, well-rounded character that has both positive and negative traits. Seems as thought they could be a real person.

• Round character

• Flat character

• Static Character

• Minor character

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

• Antagonist

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Flat character