Character Types
Conflict
PLOT
Characterization
Miscellaneous
100

This character is just there to move the plot along. Not many details were given about him/her.

Flat Character

100
The main character of the story has a conflict with another person in the story. He/she has to find a way to resolve the conflict with this other person by the end of the story. What type of conflict is this?
Man vs. Man
100
The time, place, physical details, and circumstances in which a story, poem, or literature takes place.
Setting
100

The two meanings for the word Character are? 


 

A. The person in a work of fiction

B. The characteristics of a person

100
The main character in a literary work. He or she is usually seen as good, upright, respectable, and always attempting to take the proper course of action.
Protagonist
200

This character type is complex and changes by the end of story for better or worse.

Dynamic

200
The protagonist is travelling to visit his family in another country and is flight is delayed due to a severe hurricane. What type of conflict is this?
Man vs. Nature
200

At this point in the story’s plot, the protagonist either chooses to see or is forced to see his/her actions through to the end. The protagonist must finish what he/she started or set out to do (the turning point in the story).

Climax

200

Characterization: What is the word used to describe what the characters in a story look like?

Physical appearance or Looks

200
This character in a literary work stands in opposition to the protagonist and will be viewed as bad, wicked, or malicious.
Antagonist
300

This character type is complex (a lot of details are given), but remains the same throughout the story.

Round Character

300
The main character is the president of the "Boys and Girls" club at the local YMCA, known for his awesome events for the children in the community. His newest idea conflicts with the beliefs of the majority of the parents in town. What kind of conflict is this?
Man vs. Society
300
The part of the plot where the events and complications related to the conflict begin to resolve themselves.  The reader knows what will happen next and if the conflict will be resolved or not (events between climax and resolution).
Falling Action
300

Speech, Actions and __________ are other ways that the author reveals a character.

Thoughts

300

The information the author gives the reader about the characters themselves.  The author may reveal a character in several ways.

Characterization

400

This character type is doesn't undergo any change throughout the story.

Static Character

400
The antagonist struggles from severe panic attacks due to a traumatic experience from his past. What kind of conflict is this?
Man vs. Self
400
The moral of the story is called _________?
Theme
400

There are two types of Characterization, this specific type is what the author tells you about the character.

Direct Characterization

400

The series of events within a story is called?

The Plot

500

This character is the main character.

Protagonist

500

Which two types of characters would be most likely to experience a Man vs. Man conflict in a short story? Dynamic, Round, Static, Flat?

Dynamic & Flat

500

This is the main problem, issue or dilemma facing the protagonist. It is usually established at the beginning of the Rising Action. It is the driving force behind the story.

The Conflict

500

The second type of Characterization is determined by what we infer or assume about character based on his/her actions or speech. This type of Characterization is called ____________?

Indirect Characterization

500

The elements of PLOT are: ___________, Rising Action,______ Falling Action, Resolution _______________,  & ____________.

Exposition, Climax, Point of View & Theme

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