Characters and Characterization

A character that the reader doesn’t usually know very much about. Does not develop much throughout the story.

• Protagonist

• Flat character

• Round character

• Antagonist

A character who doesn’t change at all, despite all of the events that occur in the story.

• Dynamic Character

• Protagonist

• Round character

• Static Character

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

• Flat

• Round

• Protagonist

• Dynamic

There are two methods of characterization. They are:

• Dynamic and Static

• Protagonist and Antagonist

• Flat and Round

• Direct and Indirect

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 stop his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Flat character

What is it called when characters SHOW the reader their personality?

• Direct

• Indirect

What is a protagonist?

• The protagonist is the main character.

• The protagonist is always the good guy.

• The protagonist can only be one character.

• The protagonist is always the bad guy.

Can the protagonist be a bad person?

• No

• Yes

What is an antagonist?

• The person or force that works against the protagonist

• The person or force that is friends with the protagonist

• The person or force that is the main character

• The person or force that is the reader of the text

Minor characters play a small part in the story.

• True

• False