Character Types
Conflict
PLOT
Characterization
Miscellaneous
100
This character type consists of a stereotypical group.
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 include: A. The person in a work of fiction B. The only element included in Exposition C. The characteristics of a person D. All of the above E. Both A & C
E. Both A & C A. The person in a work of fiction C. 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.
Climax
200
Characterization: What is the word used to describe what the characters in a story look like?
Appearance
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, 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 the other three ways that the author reveals a character.
Opinions (of the other characters)
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 also known as the stock character.
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.
Direct Characterization
400
The eight parts of speech are: Verb Adverb Noun Pronoun Adjective Conjunction Preposition and _____________?
Interjection
500
This character is the main character, but he/she is flawed or dominated by negative traits or questionable behavior.
Anti-Hero
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 eight elements of PLOT are: Conflict Rising Action Protag Vs. Antag. Falling Action Resolution _______________, ________________ & ____________.
Exposition, Climax & Theme