Character Types / Characterization

Front

Character causing conflict for the main character.

Back

Antagonist

Front

A character who changes, usually in personality, due to story events.

Back

Dynamic character

Front

A fully developed character with both positive and negative traits, resembling a real person.

Back

Round character

Front

A character the reader knows little about and doesn't develop much.

Back

Flat character

Front

Main character with flaws; usually the hero.

Back

Protagonist

Front

A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.

Back

Static Character

Front

Mrs. Smith starts upset about teaching kindergarten but ends sad to leave it, indicating she is a _______________ character.

Back

Dynamic

Front

In this story, the bus driver is Al, who drives daily but doesn't engage in the plot. He is a _________________ character.

Back

Flat

Front

2 categories of characterization:

Back

Direct and Indirect

Front

Keith needs to earn $100 for a field trip, but his jealous brother tries to stop him. His brother is the _____________.

Back

Antagonist