Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Characters: The Actors in a Story


CHARACTERS:  THE ACTORS IN A STORY

Title of Selection:  _________________________________________________________________
Author:  _________________________________________________________________________

Types of Characters
Examples from the Story

Round characters are complex and multidimensional, like real people.


Flat characters are one dimensional and superficial; they can be described in a single sentence.


Dynamic characters change in an important way because of the story’s action


Static characters do not change much or at all during a story.


Stock characters are predictable stereotypes of people.

Motivation of Round Characters
Examples from the Story

Motivation is the underlying force(s) that causes a character to act a certain way.



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