What is a Character?

There are two different types of characters in a story. Round Characters are the main characters in the story. A way to identify round characters is by looking for the following attributes: description, thoughts, dialogue, actions, and relationship to others. In Number the Stars , the Main characters are Annemarie, Ellen, Kirsti, and the mother. Flat Characters are the supporting characters in the story. In Number the Stars , the supporting characters are Uncle Henrik and the Rosens family.

 

For more information about characters, view this website.

For more info about characters view this site

 

ACTIVITY:

•  After you have created your three characters, write a short story showing your knowledge of round and flat characters by incorporating the three characters you previously created.

 

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