Protagonist: Main characterGenerally good guy - but doesn’t have to be
Antagonist: The person or thing opposing the protagonistUsually the bad guy, but not always
Stock Character:A character who is a stereotype - if you say a phrase you immediately have a picture in your mindseye: wicked stepmother, absent minded professor, super hero, damsel in distress
Dynamic Character: A character who undergoes a change in their personality, attitude or thinking by the end of the story. Ex: Neville Longbottom, Ebenezer Scrooge, Anakin Skywalker
Static Character:A character who does not change from the beginning of the story to the end.Examples: Yoda, James Bond, Captain Hook
Flat Character:Minor characterNot many traitsDon’t learn much about themOnly in the story for a short period of timeExamples: the bad guys from 101 Dalmations, Malfoy’s side kicks
Round Character:A complex, multi-layered character.They are interesting and develop throughout the story.We learn a lot about them. Examples: Professor Snape, Belle,