Exploring Static vs Dynamic Characters in Storytelling

What is the main purpose of Project K.E.E.P.?

• To organize community sports events

• To collect donations for animal shelters

• To provide scholarships for students

• To assemble backpacks with essentials for kids entering the foster system

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Who runs the iWriterly merch store?

• Jenna Moreci

• Cliff

• Meg LaTorre

• A.P. Mobley

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What is a static character?

• A character who is always in the background

• A character who is the main protagonist

• A character who remains the same throughout the story

• A character who changes throughout the story

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Which type of story typically features static characters?

• Character-driven stories

• Romantic stories

• Mystery stories

• Plot-driven stories

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What kind of characters are often static because they have 'been there, done that'?

• Young adventurers

• Grizzled veterans

• Inexperienced detectives

• New recruits

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What is a dynamic character?

• A character who is the antagonist

• A character who evolves throughout the story

• A character who remains the same throughout the story

• A character who is always in the background

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In which type of story are dynamic characters most commonly found?

• Plot-driven stories

• Character-driven stories

• Historical stories

• Science fiction stories

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What happens to characters who face new and different challenges?

• They change

• They disappear from the story

• They remain static

• They become background characters

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Why do most main characters need to be dynamic?

• To remain the same throughout the story

• To confuse the reader

• To feel more realistic and relatable

• To make the story longer

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What should you consider when determining if a character should be static or dynamic?

• The length of the story

• The character's role in the story

• The genre of the story

• The number of characters in the story

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