Characterization QUIZ (9.30.16)

Question 1

The internal traits of a character, often exposes his/her personality or internal struggles.

Answer 1

Intrinsic Characterization

Question 2

The external traits of a character; something you notice about him/her at first sight, on the outside.

Answer 2

Extrinsic Characterization

Question 3

A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.

Answer 3

Flat Character

Question 4

A well-developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits. Round characters are usually dynamic (change in some way over the course of a story).

Answer 4

Round Character

Question 5

A character which changes during the course of a story or novel. The change in outlook or character is permanent. Sometimes a dynamic character is called a developing character.

Answer 5

Dynamic Character

Question 6

A character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel. Events in the story do not alter a static character’s outlook, personality, motivation, perception, habits, etc.

Answer 6

Static Character