Which term describes a character that changes or grows over time?

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

Answer: (B)

A character who changes or grows as the story unfolds is a dynamic character. This kind of character undergoes shifts in beliefs, attitudes, or behavior due to events and experiences in the plot. That evolving nature is what sets dynamic characters apart. In contrast, static characters stay essentially the same, flat characters are one-dimensional, and round characters are complex but not necessarily changing—what matters here is the growth over time, which points to dynamic. You can spot dynamic characters by noticing a noticeable change in how they think or act from the beginning to the end.