Character Type Vocabulary Review

What is a protagonist?

• The hero of the story, usually the main character, whom the audience supports.

• A character who opposes the hero in the story.

• A minor character who provides comic relief.

• The narrator of the story who tells the events.

What is the role of the antagonist?

• The character who supports the protagonist, creating harmony.

• The character who opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

• The character who provides comic relief in the story.

• The character who serves as a mentor to the protagonist.

What is a narrative perspective?

• The viewpoint from which the story is told, affecting how characters are perceived.

• The physical location where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events that make up the story.

• The emotional state of the main character.

Where do you find evidence about a character's type?

• In the story, the text, or the narrative.

• In the author's biography.

• In the book's introduction.

• In the chapter titles.

What is a character arc?

• The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story.

• A character's physical appearance in a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events in a plot.

What is the main character?

• The character who is the antagonist of the story.

• The most important character in a story, often the one the plot revolves around.

• A minor character that supports the protagonist.

• The character that provides comic relief in the story.

What does it mean to analyze a character?

• To examine their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.

• To summarize the plot of the story.

• To identify the main theme of the story.

• To describe the setting and its impact on the characters.

What is characterization?

• The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• The method of describing the setting in a narrative.

• A way to summarize the plot of a story.

What is a static character?

• A character who undergoes significant change throughout the story.

• A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.

• A character who is not important to the plot.

• A character who is always in conflict with others.

What is a dynamic character?

• A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.

• A character who undergoes an important inner change throughout the story.

• A character who is always the antagonist in the story.

• A character who only appears in the beginning of the story.