Character Types Prezi - Updated Guided Notes | All Access Pass - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to fill in the blanks for each character type. We’ll use what we know about literary characters — round, static, and dynamic — to complete the notes accurately.

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First Row: Round Character

- “A character that we know ____________ about”
→ This means we know a lot about them — their thoughts, feelings, background. So: a lot

- “____________ in temperament and motivation; capable of ____________ and ____________”
→ Round characters are complex — they can change or surprise us. They’re not one-dimensional. So: Complex (or “Varied”) in temperament and motivation; capable of growth and change (or “surprise” and “contradiction” — but growth/change fits better with later rows).

Actually, let’s check standard definitions:
Round characters are multi-faceted — they have depth, contradictions, and can evolve. Common phrasing: “complex in temperament and motivation; capable of surprising behavior and emotional depth.”

But since this is for school, let’s keep it simple:

→ Complex in temperament and motivation; capable of change and growth

Wait — actually, round doesn’t always mean they *do* change — that’s dynamic. Round just means they’re detailed and realistic.

Better version:
→ Complex in temperament and motivation; capable of surprising actions and deep emotions

And last bullet: “Typically the ____________”
→ Usually the main character or protagonist. But not always. Often: main character or protagonist

Standard answer: Typically the protagonist

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Second Row: Static Character

The row starts blank under “Character Type” — so we need to figure out which type this is.

Looking at the clues:

- “Will ____________ throughout the story.” → If no changes, then “stay the same”

- “Is ____________ by the events of the story.” → Not changed → “unaffected”

- “There are no changes to his or her ____________.” → Personality, beliefs, attitudes → personality or character

This matches a Static character.

So first blank under Character Type: Static

Then:

- Will remain the same throughout the story.

- Is not affected by the events of the story.

- There are no changes to his or her personality (or “beliefs”, “attitudes” — personality is safest)

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Third Row: Dynamic Character

Already labeled “Dynamic”

- “A dynamic character ____________ during the story.” → Changes → changes

- “Something happens in the story to cause the character to change ____________” → How? Internally — their mindset, values, etc. → internally or “in their beliefs/personality”

Common phrase: “change internally” or “change as a person”

Let’s go with: internally

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Now let’s compile all answers clearly:

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Round:
- A character that we know a lot about
- Complex in temperament and motivation; capable of surprising actions and deep emotions
- Typically the protagonist

*(Note: Some sources say “capable of contradiction and growth” — but since dynamic handles growth, let’s stick with surprising actions/deep emotions for round)*

Actually, let me double-check standard textbook definitions:

E.M. Forster defined round characters as those who are complex and capable of surprising in a convincing way.

So better:

→ Complex in temperament and motivation; capable of surprise and contradiction

Yes — that’s more accurate.

And “typically the protagonist” — yes, often.

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Static:
- Character Type: Static
- Will remain unchanged throughout the story.
- Is unaffected by the events of the story.
- There are no changes to his or her personality

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Dynamic:
- A dynamic character changes during the story.
- Something happens in the story to cause the character to change internally (or “as a person”)

“Internally” is good — because external changes (like getting rich) don’t make someone dynamic unless their inner self changes.

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Final filled-in table content:

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Round
- A character that we know a lot about
- Complex in temperament and motivation; capable of surprise and contradiction
- Typically the protagonist

Static
- Will remain unchanged throughout the story.
- Is unaffected by the events of the story.
- There are no changes to his or her personality

Dynamic
- A dynamic character changes during the story.
- Something happens in the story to cause the character to change internally

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These are standard literary terms used in middle/high school English classes.

Final Answer:

Round:
- a lot
- Complex; surprise; contradiction
- protagonist

Static:
- Static
- remain unchanged
- unaffected
- personality

Dynamic:
- changes
- internally