Types of Characters in Fiction

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

• Flat character

• Static character

• dynamic character

• foil character

A character who changes during the course of a story or novel. The change in outlook or character is permanent..

• antagonist

• flat character

• dynamic character

• stereotype

A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.

• flat

• round

• dynamic

• protagonist

A well developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits

• flat

• round

• protagonist

• antagonist

Type of character through repeated use of traits leaves no room for imagination in the reader

• dynamic

• Static

• foil

• stereotype

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

• Antagonist

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

• Flat

• Round

• Dynamic

• foil

Which scenario would make someone a static character?

• A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time

• A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil

• An antagonist eventually becomes kind

• An antagonist remains evil throughout the story

This type of character has a lot of emotions, beliefs, ideals, concerns, and thoughts.

• Flat Character

• Round character

• Foil character

Which scenario would make someone a dynamic character

• A character breaks her arm.

• A character cuts his hair.

• A character gains a new perspective on life.

• A character dies by the end of the story.