| 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. |
