Character Types
This type of character has one defining personality trait. They are not fully developed.
What is a flat character?
Identify the meaning of the underlined word: His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
What is hatred?
The feeling the reader gets from the story.
What is mood?
Which of your 5 senses does this imagery appeal to? The sugar-free candy had a saccharine, cloying aftertaste that made Betsy feel a little sick.
What is taste?
A type of conflict that happens in the character's mind?
What is internal conflict (Character v. Self)?
This type of character stays the same throughout a story.
What is a static character?
Identify the meaning of the underlined word: Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
What is tired or lacking energy?
A feeling of anticipation or worry about what will happen later.
What is suspense?
Which of your 5 senses does this imagery appeal to? The sweet aroma of buttery crust and spiced fruit makes my stomach rumble.
What is smell?
A type of conflict where a character struggles with an outside force.
What is external conflict (Character v. Character, Character v. Nature, etc.)?
This type of character is fully developed with multiple personality traits.
What is a round character?
Identify the meaning of the underlined word: The crime he committed was egregious; he’ll never recover from this horrendous scandal.
What is shockingly horrible?
The main message or underlying meaning of a story.
What is theme?
Which of your 5 senses does this imagery appeal to? "I heard the rain still beating continuously on the staircase window, and the wind howling in the grove behind the hall."
What is hearing?
The author's reason for writing a piece (persuade, entertain, inform, etc.)
What is author's purpose?
This type of character changes as the story progresses.
What is a dynamic character?
Identify the meaning of the underlined word: Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
What is outgoing?
Details in a story that hint at future events.
What is foreshadowing?
Which of your 5 senses does this imagery appeal to? "The golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with streaks of orange and pink."
What is sight?
Information that is strictly factual
What is objective?
While Mr. Mead is the protagonist of “The Pedestrian”, he does not change throughout the story. This makes him a…
What is a static character?
Identify the meaning of the underlined word: During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out so the police were called to restore order.
What is a fight?
Showing a scene that is set in a time earlier than the main story
What is flashback?
Which of your 5 senses does this imagery appeal to? "As I tumbled down the hill, the loose rocks raced alongside me, pricking my hands and face like a hundred tiny knives."
What is touch?
What is subjective?