Character

Read the following sentences from a story. Choose the character trait that best describes Grandpa. Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in Grandpa’s building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. “I’ve never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!” exclaimed Simon.

• wise

• magnificent

• fortunate

• elegant

What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?

• Carson’s sister had an art show coming up.

• Carson’s sister told him not peek at her project.

• Carson followed his sister’s rules and didn't go in her room.

• Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.

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

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

• Static character

• Round character

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

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.

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