1. Types of Characters

2. Character – the people, animals, or creatures that take part in the action of a story

3. Major or Minor Character?

4. Major or Minor Character?

5. Major Character(s) Minor Character(s)
the most important character(s) in a story
action revolves around them
Minor Character(s)
less important character(s) in the story
The interactions of the major and minor characters move the plot along.

6. Static or Dynamic?

7. Static or Dynamic?

8. Dynamic Character Static Character grows and changes
learns a lesson because of the events in the story
lesson causes a permanent change
Static Character
does not change during the story
same at the end as at the beginning

9. Round or Flat Characters?

10. Round or Flat Character?

11. Round Character Flat Character well-developed know a lot about
realistic, lifelike
Flat Character
not developed, simple
few details known about character
usually a minor character

12. Protagonist or Antagonist?

13. Protagonist or Antagonist?

14. Protagonist Antagonist main character of the story
undergoes some type of change in the story
Antagonist
character or characters who cause problems for the main character

15. Direct characterization is how an author tells his or her reader about a character. Direct characterization occurs when the author specifically reveals traits about the character in a direct, straightforward manner. 
Example: Karen is bright, energetic and helpful.
Joe was motivated by money. He had no use for love or family.

16. Indirect characterization is the process by which the writer shows the character's personality through his/her speech, actions and appearance
Example: I jumped up, knocking over my chair, and had reached the door when Mama called, 'Pick up that chair, sit down again, and say excuse me.
What can you tell about the mother from reading this passage?