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Characterization
Character Traits, Dynamic & Static Characters
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A static character is one whose personality... | does not change fundamentally throughout the story. |
| A dynamic character is one whose personality... | goes through a major change throughout the story. |
| Omar felt that his coach was asking him for too much and wanted to complain about this treatment. Omar wrote a list of reasons why the coach's requests were unreasonable and practiced what he would say first. Omar is a ______ person. | practical OR careful OR reasonable OR thoughtful (any character trait with those meanings is acceptable) |
| Layla loved her best friend. She always agreed to everything her friend said. If they went for ice-cream, Layla would get whatever flavor her friend suggested. The pizza they would order would be her friend's favorite. Layla is a __________ person. | flexible OR spineless OR accommodating OR easy-going (any character trait with those meanings is acceptable) |
| The teacher gave Ben detention for speaking out of turn. Ben complained that Mark was bothering him and he had asked him to stop. When Mark admitted this was true, the teacher changed her mind about Ben's detention. The teacher is a ____________ person. | fair OR just (any character trait with those meanings is acceptable) |
| Is this a physical trait or a character trait? He is a strong person. | physical |
| Is this a physical trait or a character trait? She is a thoughtful person. | character |
| Is this a physical trait or a character trait? She is a tall person. | physical |
| Is this a physical trait or a character trait? He is an evil person. | character |
| Is this an emotion or a character trait? She is angry. | emotion |
| Is this an emotion or a character trait? He is intelligent. | character trait |
| Is this an emotion or a character trait? The protagonist is kind. | character trait |
| Is this an emotion or a character trait? The antagonist felt sad. | emotion |
| Is this an emotion or a character trait? Throughout the story, he allowed his jealousy to destroy his friendship with William. | character trait |
| Is Nina a dynamic or a static character? In the beginning of the story, Nina was a shy, soft-spoken person. By the end of the story, she is more confident and outspoken. | dynamic |
| Is David a dynamic or a static character? In the beginning of the story, David is nervous about performing in front of the school. By the end of the story, he feels scared about a presentation he needs to give in front of the class. | static |