Literary Elements Study: Characterization
Fill in the blank spaces of the chart with your own definition.
Dynamic
Experience changes throughout the plot of a story. Although the change
may be sudden, it is expected based on the story’s events. Vs.
Static
Round
Vs.
A character who does not change throughout the story
Fully developed with many different traits
Not fully developed; we know only one side of the character.
Flat
Read the lyrics provided on the back page, and then answer the following questions. Be sure that you
include a quote from the song that supports your answer. I will play the song once I take attendance.
1. Who is the protagonist? What traits does this person possess?
The woman singing is the protagonist. This woman is sad, depressed,
heartbroken, and angry
2. Who or what is the antagonist?
The ex boyfriend is the antagonist.
3. Is the character flat or round? Why/how do we know?
She is a flat character because we only see her as one thing- sad!
4. Is the character static or dynamic? Why/how do we know?
She is a dynamic character because she eventually gets her hope back.