Characters in Stories

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
+8
Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Flat Character
A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.
A character or force in conflict with a main character
A well-developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits. These characters are usually dynamic (change in some way over the course of a story).
A character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel. Events in the story do not alter this character's outlook, personality, motivation, perception, habits, etc.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Round Character
central character in a story; conflict revolves around the character
Someone (or something) in whom the central character confides, thus revealing the main character's personality, thoughts, and intentions.
A well-developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits. These characters are usually dynamic (change in some way over the course of a story).
A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Dynamic Character
Someone (or something) in whom the central character confides, thus revealing the main character's personality, thoughts, and intentions.
A special kind of flat character who is instantly recognizable to most readers. Possible examples include the "geek with the pen protector," "silly blond," or "book worm." These characters definitely fit the mold of a stereotypical character. They are not the focus nor developed in the story.
A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.
A character who changes during the course of a story or novel. The change in outlook or character is permanent. Sometimes this character is called a developing character.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Static Character
A character or force in conflict with a main character
central character in a story; conflict revolves around the character
A character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel. Events in the story do not alter this character's outlook, personality, motivation, perception, habits, etc.
A well-developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits. These characters are usually dynamic (change in some way over the course of a story).
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Antagonist
A character or force in conflict with a main character
central character in a story; conflict revolves around the character
A character that is used to enhance another character through contrast. Cinderella's nasty, self-centered stepsisters are clear illustrations of this character type since they emphasize Cinderella's grace and beauty.
A well-developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits. These characters are usually dynamic (change in some way over the course of a story).
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Protagonist
A special kind of flat character who is instantly recognizable to most readers. Possible examples include the "geek with the pen protector," "silly blond," or "book worm." These characters definitely fit the mold of a stereotypical character. They are not the focus nor developed in the story.
central character in a story; conflict revolves around the character
A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.
A character that is used to enhance another character through contrast. Cinderella's nasty, self-centered stepsisters are clear illustrations of this character type since they emphasize Cinderella's grace and beauty.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Subordinate Character
The main character of the story.
The character or force the protagonist struggles against
add depth and complication to the plot. They are usually flat.
have many different character traits
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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