7.1 Character

• What is the definition of "character" in literature?

  Representation of a person
• The antagonist is a character who always opposes the protagonist.


  True
• A character that remains unchanged throughout the story is called static
• A flat character is multi-dimensional and complex.

  False
• Match the character type with its definition:

  Protagonist ↔️ Main character driving the plot

  Antagonist ↔️ Character opposing the protagonist

  Dynamic ↔️ Undergoes significant change

  Static ↔️ Remains unchanged
• The main character who drives the story's events is called the protagonist
• What is the primary goal of direct characterization?

  To provide explicit information
• The main character who drives the story's events is called the protagonist
• A static character remains unchanged throughout the story.

  True
• Match the character type with its definition:

  Protagonist ↔️ Drives the story's events

  Antagonist ↔️ Opposes the protagonist

  Dynamic ↔️ Undergoes significant change

  Round ↔️ Complex and multi-dimensional
• Explicitly stating a character's traits is called direct
• Revealing a character's traits through their actions and dialogue is called indirect
• What is the central conflict between the protagonist and antagonist called?

  Protagonist vs. Antagonist
• The struggles a character faces within themselves are known as internal
• The main character who drives the story's events is called the protagonist
• What is a dynamic character in literature?

  A character that changes
• What is a round character in literature?

  A complex, deep character
• Why is character development important in literature?

  Engages readers emotionally
• What is the role of supporting characters in a story?

  To develop the plot
• Arrange the steps of character development by direct characterization:

  1️⃣ Author explicitly describes traits

  2️⃣ Reader gains direct insight
• Indirect characterization requires readers to infer traits based on actions and speech.


  True
• What is a dynamic character in literature?

  A character that changes
• A complex, multi-dimensional character is known as a round
• What is the role of supporting characters in literature?

  Assist or influence the protagonist
• What is the benefit of direct characterization?

  Provides immediate understanding
• Character relationships and conflicts reveal deeper insights into characters and advance the plot.


  True
• Well-developed characters in short stories enhance relatability and thematic depth.


  True