Name: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
Period: ________________
Characterization of Flat and Round Characters (RL3)
Round characters are those who have a complex personality; they are usually conflicted and/or contradictory. Flat characters are those who
only have one personality trait or characteristic. Directions: Answer the questions regarding both types of characters. Record the chapter and
page numbers.
1. Write the name of one
character who is
round:
3. Write the name of
another character who
is round:
5. Write the name of one
character who is flat:
7. Write the name of
another character who
is flat:
2. Describe the character’s personality; how is he/she conflicted? Has the character acted in a contradictory way?
Explain.
4. Describe the character’s personality; how is he/she conflicted? Has the character acted in a contradictory way?
Explain.
6. Describe the character’s personality; explain, using an example from the text, how this character demonstrates
only one personality trait or characteristic.
8. Describe the character’s personality; explain, using an example from the text, how this character demonstrates
only one personality trait or characteristic.