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Characterization

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

a)

static character

b)

round character

c)

flat character

d)

dynamic character

2.

A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a

a)

dynamic character

b)

round character

c)

static character

d)

flat character

3.
Which scenario would make someone a static character? 
a)
A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
b)
A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 
c)
An antagonist eventually becomes kind
d)
An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 
4.
This type of character is not complex. He or she has only one or two main ideas or emotions.
a)
Round Character
b)
Flat Character
5.
This type of character has a lot of emotions, beliefs, ideals, concerns, and thoughts.
a)
Flat Character
b)
Round Character
6.

the character who causes the conflict the main character must face

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

round character

d)

static character

7.
Which scenario would make someone a dynamic character
a)
A character breaks her arm. 
b)
A character cuts his hair. 
c)
A character gains a new perspective on life. 
d)
A character dies by the end of the story. 
8.
Which scenario would make someone a static character? 
a)
A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
b)
A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 
c)
An antagonist eventually becomes kind
d)
An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 
9.

A ______ is any person, animal, or figure represented in a work of literature.

a)

plot

b)

character

c)

conflict

d)

setting

10.

the character/force in conflict with the main character

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

flat character

d)

round character

e)

minor character

11.

a character we know a lot about

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

flat character

d)

round character

e)

protagonist

12.

a character we don't know much about

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

flat character

d)

round character

e)

antagonist

13.

a character who undergoes an important internal change throughout the story

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

flat character

d)

round character

e)

minor character

14.

a character mentioned only briefly in the story

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

major character

d)

minor character

e)

flat character

15.

The antagonist often provides the complication needed to drive the plot.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

A dynamic character is more affected by the events in the story than a static character.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A static character does not change internally or externally from the beginning to the end of the story.

a)

True

b)

False

18.
A character with a complex personality 
a)
Flat Character
b)
Round Character
19.
This type of character faces aa major conflict in his or her life.
a)
Static Character
b)
Dynamic Character
20.
This type of character causes a problem or is the problem in the novel.
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
21.
This type of character is not complex. He or she has only one or two main ideas or emotions.
a)
Round Character
b)
Flat Character
22.
This type of character does not change.
a)
Dynamic Character
b)
Static Character
23.
This type of character does not change in a story.
a)
Dynamic Character
b)
Static Character
24.
This type of character has a lot of emotions, beliefs, ideals, concerns, and thoughts.
a)
Flat Character
b)
Round Character