Definitions
A special kind of flat character who is instantly recognizable to most readers; a "stereotypical" character (Ex. The dumb jock or shushing old librarian)
What is a STOCK character?
In Cinderella, who is the protagonist?
Who/what is Cinderella?
The main or central character is called the protagonist
What is TRUE?
A man is serious all day at work and no-nonsense with his customers. He goes home and is laid-back and fun-loving with his kids. Round or Flat? Why?
What is ROUND. We see more than one side of him.
In Finding Nemo we don't know a lot about Dory, except that she has short-term memory loss and doesn't know her parents. What kind of character does this make her?
What is a FLAT character?
The opposing character or force of the protagonist
What is the ANTAGONIST?
In The Three Little Pigs, who is the Antagonist?
Who/what is the wolf?
A flat character displays a lot of traits and has emotional depth
What is FALSE?
An art teacher is imaginative and creative with her students all day at school, only to go home and continue to create beautiful masterpieces from her imagination all night. Round or flat? Why?
What is FLAT. We only see the creative side of her
Give two examples of dynamic characters from literature
Answers will vary
A character who does NOT change throughout the story
What is a STATIC character?
In The Lion King, who is a foil character to Mufasa?
Who/what is Scar?
There are two types of characterization
What is TRUE; Identify the names!
At the beginning of a story, a boy is friendly to his classmates and eager to make friends. By the end of the story, he has made many friends, but suddenly starts being more bossy and rude to them. Is the boy dynamic or static? Why?
What is DYNAMIC. He changes from being nice to rude
The patient boy and quiet girl were both well-mannered and did not disobey their mother. What kind of characterization is present in this passage?
What is DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION? Explain your answer.
A character who undergoes an important inner change in beliefs, personality, or attitude.
What is a DYNAMIC CHARACTER
In Moana, what personality trait can we infer about Moana based on her actions in the movie?
Answers will vary: She is bold, courageous, daring, etc.
If a character is ROUND, they cannot also be STATIC
What is FALSE?
At the beginning of a story, a puppy is loveable and cute and playful and energetic. As an adult dog, he never loses his sense of playfulness. Is the puppy dynamic of static?
What is STATIC because he does not change. He is always playful.
Although the Grinch is "bad," he is still this kind of character
What is the PROTAGONIST?
A character that has many different personality traits. The audience sees more than one side of them throughout the story.
What is a ROUND CHARACTER
Elsa is an example of what character type?
Ebenezer Scrooge is an example of a dynamic character
What is TRUE?
The STAR acronym stands for what
What is SAYS, THINKS, ACTS/APPEARS, RESPONDS/REACTS?
"John was visibly shaking as he slowly approached the house. Suddenly, a shadow moved quickly across an upstairs window. He dashed back to the gate and looked up, squinting into the glare. All he saw was the reflection of the sinewy oak in a corner of the weedy, unkempt garden. He couldn't help but feel the piercing glare of glowing eyes... yet, there was no one around." What kind of characterization does this passage use?
What is INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?