WorksheetsCharacter Terms Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
in a story people, animals, or objects that show how real humans behave
character
irony
theme
plot
a writer tells the reader directly what a character is like or what the character’s motives are
indirect characterization
direct characterization
protagonist
antagonist
the writer shows the character and allows the reader to decide; the reader makes inferences based on observations of character clues
foreshadowing
dramatic irony
direct characterization
indirect characterization
Speech, appearance, actions, private thoughts, and effect are all clues to?
character
symbol
theme
ambiguity
the driving force of a character’s actions
motivation
verbal irony
flashback
symbol
the main character that experiences conflict
subordinate
antagonist
protagonist
stock
the character or force that the protagonist must overcome to resolve the conflict
antagonist
protagonist
subordinate
stock
a minor character who adds depth and complication to the plot; supporting cast
subordinate
stock
protagonist
antagonist
a character quickly recognized and accepted by the reader who needs no development (stereotype)
protagonist
subordinate
stock
antagonist
describes a character who changes throughout the story
dynamic
static
flat
round
describes a character who remains the same throughout the story
dynamic
static
round
flat
describes a character who is simple with only one or two memorable traits
static
dynamic
round
flat
describes a character who is complex with several remarkable traits
static
dynamic
flat
round
The protagonist of a story is usually round AND dynamic.
True
False
