Character Types

A person, animal, or being taking part in a work of literature is a

• Dynamic character

• Character

• Flat character

• Minor character

Readers don't always know very much about this kind of character.

• Protagonist

• Static character

• Flat character

• Round character

The main character in a work of literature.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Dynamic character

• Static character

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

A character that changes as a result of the plot events.

• Static character

• Round character

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

An antagonist...

• helps advance the plot.

• helps the main character.

• isn't necessary to the plot.

• causes conflict(s).

A round character has...

• many lifelike character traits.

• extra conflicts throughout the plot.

• undergone several changes.

• a little extra weight.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B

A minor character...

• isn't a protagonist or antagonist but is necessary to the plot.

• serves a purpose in the work of literature.

• interacts with the main character and helps advance the plot.

• All of the above

A character that doesn't learn and grow from the plot events is...

• round

• static

• flat

• dynamic

The main character, Jack, is a young boy who has been sheltered for most of his life. After a helicopter crash, he is left alone, stranded in a remote jungle with few supplies and no shelter. He lacks food and water, and he faces deadly snakes, wild animals, and other natural dangers.

The antagonist is...

• Jack

• Jack's family

• nature

• the helicopter

After two months in the jungle, Jack makes it out of the jungle alive. He survives the ordeal by using his intellect and his limited survival skills. He has learned that he is much stronger and more capable than he ever knew.

Which of the follow best identifies Jack?

• He is a dynamic character.

• He is a static character.

• He is a minor character.

• He is a flat character.