Characters Vocabulary

A person, animal, or object that is presented in a narrative is called a _______.

• character

• setting

• plot

• theme

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The main character or most important character in a narrative is called the _______.

• protagonist

• antagonist

• narrator

• sidekick

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The character who stands in opposition or acts against the protagonist in a narrative is called the _______.

• antagonist

• protagonist

• narrator

• supporter

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A character who remains the same throughout a narrative is called a _______.

• static character

• dynamic character

• protagonist

• antagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A character who changes throughout a narrative is called a _______.

• dynamic character

• static character

• minor character

• flat character

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How a writer describes and provides information about characters in a narrative is called _______.

• characterization

• foreshadowing

• plotting

• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The physical, emotional, mental, or moral qualities that describe a character in a narrative are called _______.

• character traits

• plot devices

• settings

• themes

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The reason for a character’s actions or beliefs is called _______.

• motivation

• setting

• conflict

• theme

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

When the author describes a character in an explicit or straightforward and obvious manner, it is called _______.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• foreshadowing

• symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

When the author reveals a character’s traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and how other characters interact with them, it is called _______.

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

• foreshadowing

• internal conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D