RL 6.3: Analyzing Character Development

What is a flat character?

• A character with multiple traits and a complex personality.

• A character that is one-dimensional and lacks depth, often representing a single trait or idea.

• A character that undergoes significant development throughout the story.

• A character that serves as a foil to the protagonist.

How can a character's relationships with others reveal their traits?

• Interactions with other characters can highlight a character's strengths, weaknesses, and social dynamics.

• A character's relationships are irrelevant to their traits.

• Relationships only show a character's physical appearance.

• Characters' relationships are solely based on their social status.

What is direct characterization?

• An author tells you directly about a character.

• An author shows a character's traits through actions and dialogue.

• An author describes the setting in detail.

• An author uses metaphors to describe a character.

What is a dynamic character?

• A character that remains unchanged throughout the story.

• A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

• A character that is always the protagonist.

• A character that only appears in flashbacks.

What is a static character?

• A character that undergoes significant change throughout the story.

• A character that remains largely unchanged throughout the story.

• A character that is the main focus of the story.

• A character that serves as a foil to the protagonist.

What is the significance of a character's backstory?

• It provides context for their motivations, behaviors, and development throughout the narrative.

• It serves as a tool for foreshadowing future events in the story.

• It is primarily used to create suspense and tension in the plot.

• It helps to establish the setting and time period of the narrative.

How can a character's actions indicate their traits?

• A character's actions can demonstrate their values, priorities, and emotional state.

• A character's actions are always random and do not reflect their traits.

• A character's actions are solely based on external influences and not their inner traits.

• A character's actions are only important in the context of the plot.

How does setting influence character development?

• The setting can shape a character's experiences, challenges, and growth throughout a story.

• The setting has no impact on character development.

• The setting only affects the plot, not the characters.

• The setting determines the character's physical appearance.

What is a character's motivation?

• The character's favorite color.

• The reason behind their actions and decisions.

• The character's physical appearance.

• The character's relationships with others.

Provide an example of direct characterization.

• Frank was a shy, quiet person.

• Frank enjoyed loud parties and social gatherings.

• Frank was known for his outgoing personality.

• Frank often spoke in front of large crowds.