Language of Character

A person, thing, or animal who plays a part in a story.

• Main character
• character
• protagonist
• flat

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Travis began the school year the same as always.  He never studied or completed his homework.  Each report card showed the same poor grades.  Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.

• round character
• static character
• antagonist
• dynamic character

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team.  She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone.  At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team.  By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.

• dynamic character
• flat character
• static character
• antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Not only was Matthew athletic, but he was popular with classmates, avid reader, and a promising musician.
What type of character is Matthew?

• flat character
• round character
• static character
• antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Madison Murphy was always happy.  No matter how bad of a day he had, he always had a smile on his face.
What type of character is Madison?

• flat character
• round character
• dynamic character
• minor character

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk.  Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.

• actions
• thoughts
• statements
• interactions with other characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following statements describes ROUND CHARACTERS?

• all of these
• They tend to be the major characters in a story.
• They are dynamic.
• They have their own desires and motivations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

FLAT CHARACTERS are multi-dimensional major characters who show a wide range of emotions and are dynamic.

• True
• False

A _________ character changes little to none throughout the story.

• round 
• static
• dynamic
• major

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

A character who undergoes an important inner change such as a change in personality, or attitude is __________________.

• static
• flat
• dynamic
• minor

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B