Comparing Character Traits

A flat character is...

• a character who stays the same throughout the story.

• a character who changes throughout the story.

• a character with one or two defining characteristics.

• a character with many defining characteristics.

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A static character is...

• a character who stays the same throughout the story.

• a character who changes throughout the story.

• a character with one or two defining characteristics.

• a character with many defining characteristics.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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A round character is...

• a character who stays the same throughout the story.

• a character who changes throughout the story.

• a character with one or two defining characteristics.

• a character with many defining characteristics.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank has lots of character traits and changes as the story evolves. What two types of character does she represent?

• flat character

• round character

• static character

• dynamic character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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In the story of Cinderella, the step-sisters are basically just mean and stay mean. What two types of character are they?

• flat character

• round character

• static character

• dynamic character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A dynamic character is...

• a character who stays the same throughout the story.

• a character who changes throughout the story.

• a character with one or two defining characteristics.

• a character with many defining characteristics.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Representation of a person based on his or her thoughts, speech, actions, appearance, or relationships with other people is called ____________.

• Antagonist

• Characterization

• Theme

• Internal conflict

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Static Characters...

• do not change during the story

• have little or no detail

• have lots of detail

• change during the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Which of the following best describes a character who undergoes significant internal change throughout a story?

• A) Flat character

• B) Static character

• C) Dynamic character

• D) Round character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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In literature, what term is used to describe a character with complex personality traits and depth?

• A) Flat character

• B) Round character

• C) Static character

• D) Dynamic character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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