Which term describes a character who changes throughout the story?

• A. Static
• B. Dynamic
• C. Flat
• D. Round

Answer: (B)

Characters who change as the story unfolds show growth. This kind of character is described as dynamic. A dynamic character undergoes a shift in feelings, beliefs, or actions because of events in the plot, and by the end, they’re different in some important way. That’s what makes the dynamic label fit best.

Static characters stay the same, not changing in response to what happens. Flat characters are simple and one-dimensional, while round characters are more complex and realistic, but the question specifically asks about change over the course of the story, which points to dynamic. For example, a character who starts out afraid and ends up brave after facing challenges is dynamic.