Exploring Character Types in Storytelling

The video tutorial discusses the different types of characters in stories, focusing on protagonists and antagonists. It explains how to determine character depth by identifying flat and round characters, using stereotypes as examples. The tutorial also covers character development, distinguishing between dynamic and static characters. Finally, it provides methods to understand characters through narration, dialogue, and actions, enhancing the reading experience.

Who is the main character in a story that we root for?

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Protagonist

• Supporting character

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What term is used for the character that opposes the hero?

• Supporting character

• Narrator

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

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How can you determine if a character is round?

• By their name

• By their job

• By the number of character traits they have

• By their physical appearance

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What is a characteristic of a flat character?

• They have many different traits

• They are the main character

• They change throughout the story

• They are usually stereotypes

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Which of the following is an example of a flat character?

• A complex hero

• A helpful policeman

• A round character

• A dynamic protagonist

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What do we call a character that changes throughout the story?

• Static character

• Dynamic character

• Supporting character

• Flat character

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What is a static character?

• A character that changes

• A character that is the main hero

• A character that remains the same

• A character with many traits

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How can we learn about a character according to the narrator?

• By their name

• By their actions

• By their physical appearance

• By their job

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What is another way to understand a character besides their actions?

• By their name

• By their physical appearance

• By what they say about themselves and others

• By their job

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What should you look at to understand a character's feelings or actions?

• The narrator's description

• The character's physical appearance

• The character's name

• The character's job

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