Character Terms

Fill in the blank with the appropriate character term that matches the definition.

There's more to character than meets the eye.

Dynamic A character who changes during the story

Round A character who shows varied and sometimes contradictory traits

Static A character who remains primarily the same throughout the story

Flat A character who reveals only one personality trait

Internal The feelings, beliefs, and values of a character

External The physical traits of the character

Protagonist The main character in the story

Direct Characterization The writer makes direct statements about the character's personality.

Indirect Characterization The writer reveals a character's personality through the character's
words and actions and through what other characters say and think about the character.

Antagonist A person or force who opposes the protagonist (central character) in the story.