Characte rTypes worksheet - Free Printable

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Part 1: Match each character type with the correct description

We are given 10 descriptions (numbered 1–10) and 8 character types (A–H). Some options may be used more than once.

#### Definitions of Character Types:
- A. Flat character – A character with few traits; not well-developed.
- B. Round character – A complex, multi-dimensional character; feels real.
- C. Static character – A character who does not change over time.
- D. Dynamic character – A character who undergoes significant change during the story.
- E. Antagonist – The character who opposes the protagonist.
- F. Protagonist – The main character; central to the story.
- G. Sympathetic character – A character the reader empathizes with or feels sorry for.
- H. Minor character – A background character, not central to the plot.

Now, match the definitions:

1. a character that a reader has empathy or feels sorry for
→ G. sympathetic character

2. the character who is most dedicated to preventing the protagonist from achieving his or her goal
→ E. antagonist

3. the character who opposes the protagonist when there is man vs. man external conflict
→ E. antagonist (This is essentially the same as #2)

4. an undeveloped background character
→ H. minor character

5. a character that evolves and ends the story somehow changed
→ D. dynamic character

6. a character who may be prominent but is not fully developed
→ A. flat character (Note: "prominent" means they appear often, but "not fully developed" = flat)

7. the main character in the story; the conflict has a direct impact on this character and his or her goals
→ F. protagonist

8. a character who does not change over the course of the story
→ C. static character

9. when the author is particularly attentive to characterization and the character seems almost real
→ B. round character

10. a character whose personality stays the same from the beginning to end of the story
→ C. static character

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✔ Final Answers for Part 1:

1. G
2. E
3. E
4. H
5. D
6. A
7. F
8. C
9. B
10. C

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Part 2: Read each scenario and determine the character type

#### 11. Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. Keith is most likely the...

- Keith is the one trying to achieve a goal.
- He is the central figure in the conflict.
- The conflict revolves around *his* goal.
- Therefore, Keith is the protagonist.

✔ Answer: b. protagonist

> Note: His brother is the antagonist (trying to stop him), but the question asks about Keith.

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#### 12. When the story opens, Ray is trying to work up the courage to give a speech to his class. In the last chapter, he wins a public speaking contest and is excited that he will have a chance to speak in front of the United States Congress. Ray's character is...

- Ray changes significantly: from fearful → confident and successful.
- He grows and develops throughout the story.
- This is a classic example of a dynamic character.

✔ Answer: d. dynamic

> Also, since he’s deeply developed (we see his fears, growth, achievements), he could also be considered a round character — but the question asks for the *type* of character being described, and the key detail here is the change, so dynamic is best.

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✔ Final Answers for Part 2:

11. b. protagonist
12. d. dynamic

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📌 Summary of All Answers:

#### Part 1: Matching
1. G
2. E
3. E
4. H
5. D
6. A
7. F
8. C
9. B
10. C

#### Part 2: Character Identification
11. b. protagonist
12. d. dynamic

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