| A | B |
|---|
| Dynamic | A character who changes during the story |
| Round | A character who shows varied and sometimes contradictory traits |
| Static | A character who remains primarily the same throughout the story |
| Flat | A character who reveals only one personality trait |
| Internal Characteristics | The feelings, beliefs, and values of a character |
| External Characteristics | The physical traits of the character |
| Protagonist | The main character in the story |
| Antagonist | A person or foce who opposes the protagonist, or central character in the story |
| Direct Characterization | The writer makes direct statements about the character's personality |
| Indirect Characterization | The writer reveals a character's personality through the character's words and actions and through what other characters say and think about the character |
