Different Types of Characters in Drama

The _____________________ is the main character in a drama.

• protagonist

• extra

• antagonist

• hero

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What is a struggle between two opposite characters or forces?

• Script

• Conflict

• Resolution

• Fight

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The people or animals who are acting on the stage.

• script

• characters

• setting

• dialogue

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The following image is an example of

• antagonist

• character

• tragic hero

• dynamic

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The cast tells the reader

• what props will be used in the play

• who the characters in the play are

• how many acts and scenes are in the play

• where the play takes place

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A ------------ is a person (or an animal) in a literary work. A story or play can have many ----------- or just a few.

• plot

• conflict

• setting

• character

• dialogue

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The character who opposes the main character in a drama is known as the ___________.

• A) protagonist

• B) antagonist

• C) hero

• D) sidekick

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Which type of character undergoes significant change throughout the drama?

• A) Static character

• B) Dynamic character

• C) Flat character

• D) Stock character

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A character that is not fully developed and is often based on stereotypes is called a ___________.

• A) round character

• B) flat character

• C) dynamic character

• D) protagonist

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What is the term for a character that highlights the traits of another character through contrast?

• A) Foil

• B) Hero

• C) Villain

• D) Mentor

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