Types of Characters in Literature

Master literary character types! Identify protagonist, antagonist, round, flat, dynamic, and static characters.

Types of Characters in Literature Watch the video for a review on each of the Six Types of Characters in Literature:ProtagonistAntagonistRoundFlatDynamicStaticIn case you need the link: Protagonist The main character, also known as the "good character". Antagonist A force or person who opposes or works against the main character. Round The reader knows the background of this type of character and their motives (reasons for doing something). Flat The reader knows very little about the background or motives for this type of character. Dynamic This type of character changes throughout the story. Static This type of character stays the same throughout the story. Digging deeper into characters... This video goes more in depth about the Six Types of Characters. Watch the video and look back at your notes to help you with the multiple choice section that follows the video.In case you need the link: Which type of characters are the most realistic characters? Choose one. antagonists protagonists complex characters static characters True or False: A complex character can be any character in a story- it doesn't matter if they are a protagonist or an antagonist. true false Mark all of the answers that can be an antagonist (hint: there are 7 correct answers): a person a tornado a protagonist an alien spaceship an idea society a hurricane a presidential election Choose all answers that describe a protagonist (hint: choose three): main character in a story the reader roots FOR them they always solve someone else's problems always have a problem to face Choose all the answers that describe the antagonist (choose 3): character or force that supports the protagonist character or force that makes life difficult for the protagonist Causes the problem Is the problem Which type of characters are complex? Choose three. round flat dynamic static round and dynamic flat and static Choose all the answers that describe a ROUND character: conflicted static flat has lots of emotions, fears, concerns Which characters are not complex and do not change much, if any, during the story? Choose two. dynamic static flat round Which characters change BIG TIME? Choose two. main character flat character static character dynamic character Is the dad a dynamic or static character? If he is dynamic, he will change in some way. If he is static, there will be no change. dynamic static The dad learns to style his daughter's hair. Is this an example of a static or dynamic character? static dynamic Is the daughter a dynamic or static character? dynamic static The daughter gives up on her dad but only for a little while. Is this an example of a static or dynamic character? static dynamic Not much is known about the mom until the end. Is this an example of a flat or round character? flat round Who or what is the protagonist in this story? the daughter the dad the daughter's hair the mom Who or what is the antagonist in this story? the daughter the daughter's hair the dad the mom Which three characters are minor characters? the daughter the daughter's hair the dad the mom