Types of Characters in Fiction

Larry the Parrot spends all day on the shoulder of Captain Blackbeard. The only thing he can say is “Ahoy there!”, much to the annoyance of the other pirates. What kind of character is Larry?

• Static

• Round

• Dynamic

• Protagonist

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Not only was Matthew athletic, but he was popular with classmates, avid reader, and a promising musician.
What type of character is Matthew?

• flat character

• round character

• static character

• antagonist

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What type of character is often used to highlight the traits of the main character by contrast?

• A) Foil

• B) Protagonist

• C) Antagonist

• D) Dynamic

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Which type of character undergoes significant internal change throughout the story?

• A) Static

• B) Dynamic

• C) Flat

• D) Stock

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In a story, who is the main character that drives the plot forward?

• A) Antagonist

• B) Protagonist

• C) Foil

• D) Static

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What type of character is known for having a complex personality and depth in feelings and passions?

• A) Flat

• B) Round

• C) Static

• D) Stock

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Which character type is typically one-dimensional and lacks emotional depth?

• A) Round

• B) Dynamic

• C) Flat

• D) Protagonist

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What is the term for a character that remains the same throughout the story, without undergoing any significant change?

• A) Dynamic

• B) Static

• C) Round

• D) Foil

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Which type of character is often stereotypical and used for a specific purpose in the story?

• A) Stock

• B) Round

• C) Dynamic

• D) Protagonist

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In literature, what is the role of the antagonist?

• A) To support the protagonist

• B) To oppose the protagonist

• C) To narrate the story

• D) To provide comic relief

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