Types of Characters in Literature

True or False: Some characters develop while others keep the plot moving forward.

• True

• False

Characters come in all shapes, sizes, and ______.

• colors

• personalities

• ages

• heights

Javert is not evil; he is just ______.

• Kind

• Misguided

• Heroic

• Neutral

The character arc is essential because it helps readers to: A) Stay invested in a character's journey B) Understand the plot C) Identify the antagonist D) Predict the ending.

• Stay invested in a character's journey

• Understand the plot

• Identify the antagonist

• Predict the ending

Round characters are described as having a complex mix of traits, motivations, and ______.

• Emotions

• Actions

• Appearances

• Skills

Static characters help to ______ the plot.

• Complicate

• Ground

• Confuse

• Disrupt

The consistency of a static character offers a sense of ______.

• Chaos

• Uncertainty

• Reliability

• Instability

Flat characters are often used to ______ the protagonist's traits.

• A) overshadow

• B) highlight

• C) confuse

• D) diminish

The contrast between Harry and Draco underscores Harry's moral compass and his capacity for ____.

• forgiveness

• revenge

• anger

• jealousy

The confidant is not usually the ______ character.

• central

• supporting

• minor

• villainous