9th Cumulative Final: Study Guide

What is the definition of a narrative?

• writing that tells a story

• a list of facts and figures

• a set of instructions for a task

• a collection of poems

What are the 2 things that make up setting?

• time and place

• characters and plot

• theme and conflict

• dialogue and narration

Who is the protagonist in a story?

• main person we follow throughout the story

• the person who writes the story

• the place where the story happens

• the object that is important in the story

Who is the antagonist in a story?

• goes against protagonist

• is always the main character

• helps the protagonist

• is the narrator

What is a round character?

• weighs a lot more than other characters

• don't know a lot about them

• changes a lot from beginning to end of story

• know a lot about their personality

What is a flat character?

• don’t know a lot about them

• are the main focus of the story

• change significantly throughout the story

• have complex personalities

What is a static character?

• personality stays the same

• changes drastically throughout the story

• is always the main character

• has no impact on the plot

What is a dynamic character?

• minor character

• goes against the protagonist

• changes from beginning to end of the story

• know a lot about their personality

What is a minor character?

• not in story for long

• the main character

• the author of the story

• the narrator of the story

What is a stock character?

• character is a stereotype (ex = nerd)

• character that is always the main hero

• character that never changes emotions

• character that only appears in one scene