9.1 Character

• Character refers to the individuals who participate in a story, novel, or play
• A protagonist is the main character who drives the plot
• A dynamic character undergoes significant change or growth
• In direct characterization, the narrator or another character directly describes the character's traits.


  True
• What are the four key elements included in the definition of a character in literature?

  Personality, traits, motivations, relationships
• A flat character is one-dimensional with few traits
• Steps in differentiating between main and supporting characters:

  1️⃣ Identify the protagonist and antagonist

  2️⃣ Distinguish between round and flat characters

  3️⃣ Analyze their roles in the plot

  4️⃣ Evaluate their development methods
• Round characters are complex, while flat characters are one-dimensional
• The protagonist is the central figure who drives the plot
• How are main characters developed in literature?

  Extensive direct and indirect characterization
• What are the main elements of indirect characterization?

  Actions, thoughts, dialogue, appearance, interactions
• Both direct and indirect characterization are necessary for developing complex characters.


  True
• What does understanding characters contribute to in literature?

  Interpreting themes and plot
• A dynamic character remains unchanged throughout the story.

  False
• Arrange the following character types from most complex to least complex:

  1️⃣ Round

  2️⃣ Dynamic

  3️⃣ Static

  4️⃣ Flat
• Main characters are the focal point of the story, while supporting characters develop the plot and provide contrast
• Understanding characters is crucial for interpreting a story's themes and plot.

  True
• A round character is complex with multiple traits.


  True
• What is characterization in literature?

  Creating and developing characters
• Indirect characterization reveals traits through actions, dialogue, and relationships
• An antagonist always opposes the protagonist through direct physical conflict.

  False
• How is an antagonist developed in a story?

  Direct and indirect characterization
• Supporting characters are as extensively developed as main characters in a story.

  False
• What role do supporting characters play in a story?

  Supplementary role
• Round characters are one-dimensional and have fewer traits.

  False
• Main characters are key to the story's central themes and conflicts
• Match the example with its type of characterization:

  Direct characterization ↔️ "Sarah was an ambitious and stubborn young woman who always strived to be the best."

  Indirect characterization ↔️ Sarah worked late into the night to perfect her presentation, determined to impress her boss.
• Using both direct and indirect characterization techniques is important for developing multi-dimensional characters
• Match the character type with its definition:

  Protagonist ↔️ Main character who drives the plot

  Antagonist ↔️ Character who opposes the protagonist

  Flat ↔️ One-dimensional character with few traits

  Round ↔️ Complex character with multiple traits
• Dynamic characters reflect the story's themes and demonstrate personal evolution
• What are the two main methods of characterization in literature?

  Direct and indirect
• Direct characterization involves revealing a character's traits through their actions and thoughts.

  False
• Direct characterization allows readers to infer a character's personality, while indirect characterization provides explicit details.

  False
• Indirect characterization reveals traits through actions, thoughts, dialogue, appearance, and interactions with other characters
• What are the two types of character conflicts?

  Internal and external
• Match the character archetype with its description:

  Hero ↔️ Overcomes challenges and drives the plot

  Mentor ↔️ Guides and supports the hero

  Trickster ↔️ Adds humor and subverts expectations

  Villain ↔️ Opposes the hero and drives conflict
• The Villain archetype represents an obstacle or threat to the hero
• In *To Kill a Mockingbird*, Scout's relationship with Boo Radley begins with fear and evolves into trust.

  True
• Indirect characterization reveals traits through a character's actions, thoughts, dialogue, appearance, and interactions with other characters
• What is character development in literature?

  Enhancing a character's traits