Building Character

To have integrity, I ___________________________________________________.

To be tolerant, I _______________________________.

To show respect, I ____________________________.

To show sportsmanship, I __________________________.

What might be a reason for a character to change dramatically over the course of a story?

• The author forgot the character's original personality.

• The character experiences significant events that affect their worldview.

• The character remains isolated and uninvolved with others.

• The character reads a lot of books.

What is the significance of a character who undergoes a transformation from selfish to selfless?

• It indicates a lack of character development.

• It shows complexity and growth, contributing to the theme of redemption.

• It makes the character less interesting.

• It typically confuses the reader.

What can dialogue reveal about a character?

• The character's favorite color.

• The author's personal opinions.

• The character's background and personality.

• The length of the story.

How can a character's development be most effectively shown in a story?

• Through descriptions of their physical appearance.

• By keeping their actions and words consistent throughout the story.

• Through changes in their actions, thoughts, and interactions with others over time.

• By the author directly stating how the character has changed.

Which of the following best describes a "static" character?

• A character who undergoes significant changes throughout the story.

• A character who remains largely the same throughout the story.

• A character who only appears in static settings.

• A character who is only mentioned in passing.

What does it mean if a character is described as having a "dynamic" character arc?

• The character does not change throughout the story.

• The character changes significantly due to events and interactions in the story.

• The character only changes their appearance.

• The character remains the main focus without any development.