Characters- Flat vs Round; Static vs Dynamic

What is a flat character?

• A character that undergoes significant development throughout the story.

• A character who is complex and has multiple traits.

• A simple character who does not change throughout the story and has only one or two traits.

• A character that serves as a contrast to a round character.

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What is a round character?

• A character with a single trait that defines them.

• A character who undergoes significant change throughout the story.

• A complex character who has many different traits and emotions, making them more realistic and relatable.

• A character that serves as a contrast to another character.

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What does it mean for a character to have depth?

• A character with simple emotions and predictable behavior.

• A character with complex emotions, beliefs, and motivations, making them more relatable and realistic.

• A character that only serves as a background figure in the story.

• A character that is always happy and never faces challenges.

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Give an example of a flat character from a popular story.

• The bus driver in many stories, who has a simple role and does not change.

• Harry Potter, who evolves throughout the series.

• Sherlock Holmes, known for his complex personality.

• Katniss Everdeen, who shows significant character development.

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What is the main difference between flat and round characters?

• Round characters are simple and one-dimensional, while flat characters are complex and multi-dimensional.

• Flat characters are complex and multi-dimensional, while round characters are simple and one-dimensional.

• Round characters are complex and multi-dimensional, while flat characters are simple and one-dimensional.

• Flat characters are always the protagonists, while round characters are always the antagonists.

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Can a character be both flat and static?

• No, a flat character must always be dynamic.

• Yes, a flat character is often static because they do not change or develop throughout the story.

• Flat characters are always the main protagonists.

• Static characters are always complex and well-developed.

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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 the main protagonist of the story.

• A character who is always in conflict with others.

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What is a dynamic character?

• A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.

• A character who is always the protagonist.

• A character who undergoes significant internal change or growth throughout the story.

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

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Give an example of a round character from a popular story.

• Harry Potter from the 'Harry Potter' series

• Sherlock Holmes from the 'Sherlock Holmes' series

• Katniss Everdeen from 'The Hunger Games'

• Frodo Baggins from 'The Lord of the Rings'

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What is a character arc?

• A character arc is the transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story.

• A character arc is a physical journey taken by a character in a story.

• A character arc is the setting where the story takes place.

• A character arc is the relationship between two characters in a story.

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