CHARACTERS & TYPES

1. the character who causes the conflict the main character must face

2. a character who undergoes a change, usually in his or her personality, as a result of events in the story

3. a character that is so detailed that he or she could be a real person

4. the character the reader most likely cheers for throughout the story

5. John is a doctor working against the clock to find a cure for a disease that is threatening the human race. Despite all odds, he meets the challenge. John is the

6. At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is

7. A dynamic character is more affected by the events in the story than a static character.

8. The antagonist often provides the complication needed to drive the plot.

9. A static character does not change internally or externally from the beginning to the end of the story.

10. Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. Keith is most likely the...