Static and Dynamic Characters

How can you identify a static character?

• By observing that the character remains the same in terms of personality, beliefs, and behavior from the beginning to the end of the story.

• By noticing that the character's appearance changes drastically over time.

• By identifying that the character is the protagonist of the story.

• By observing that the character undergoes a significant transformation throughout the story.

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Which of the following is a trait of a dynamic character?

• Undergoes significant changes throughout the story

• Remains unchanged throughout the story

• Has a consistent personality

• Is the main antagonist

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How can you identify a dynamic character?

• By checking if the character's name starts with a vowel

• By counting the number of lines the character has

• By observing the character's physical appearance

• By observing the character's development and changes throughout the story.

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Which of the following is true about static characters?

• They do not undergo significant change or growth throughout a story.

• They are the main characters in a story.

• They are always the antagonist in a story.

• They are only found in non-fiction books.

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Which of the following is true about dynamic characters?

• They remain the same throughout the story.

• They undergo significant internal changes throughout the story.

• They are only found in non-fiction books.

• They are the main characters in the story.

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Which of the following is an example of a static character?

• Hermione Granger

• Neville Longbottom

• Ronald Weasley

• Drako Malfoy

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Which of the following is an example of a dynamic character?

• Harry Potter

• Drako Malfoy

• Albus Dumbledoor

• Severus Snape

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dynamic

• character develops and grows during the story

• shows only one character trait

• character does not change throughout the story

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static

• character develops and grows during the story

• shows only one character trait

• character does not change throughout the story

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Travis began the school year the same as always.  He never studied or completed his homework.  Each report card showed the same poor grades.  Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.

• round character

• static character

• antagonist

• dynamic character

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