How Characters Develop Throughout the Plot

The most important participant in a story.

• Minor Character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Main Character

The main character in a story is also called--

• the protagonist

• a dynamic character

• a static character

• the antagonist

The central character in a story.

• antagonist

• minor character

• protagonist

• personification

Discuss the role of characters in the development of themes in a story.

• Characters have no impact on the development of themes

• Themes are solely developed through the setting of the story

• The author's writing style is the only factor in theme development

• Characters influence the development of themes through their actions and interactions.

describes a character who changes throughout the story

• dynamic

• static

• flat

• round

in a story people, animals, or objects that show how real humans behave

• character

• irony

• theme

• plot

the writer shows the character and allows the reader to decide; the reader makes inferences based on observations of character clues

• foreshadowing

• dramatic irony

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

What term describes a character who undergoes significant internal change throughout a story?

• A) Static Character

• B) Dynamic Character

• C) Flat Character

• D) Round Character

Which of the following is a method authors use to develop characters in a story?

• A) Direct Characterization

• B) Plot Development

• C) Setting Description

• D) Theme Exploration

In literature, what is the role of a foil character?

• A) To support the protagonist

• B) To highlight traits of another character

• C) To serve as the main antagonist

• D) To provide comic relief