Which term describes characters that experience no major changes in the story?

• A. Static Characters
• B. Dynamic Characters
• C. Major Characters
• D. Connotation

Answer: (A)

Static characters are those who don’t undergo major changes in the story. They stay the same in personality, beliefs, and outlook from the beginning to the end, even as events happen around them. This consistency helps set up contrasts with other characters who do change, and it often lets readers focus on how other characters grow or how situations evolve. In contrast, dynamic characters undergo a noticeable internal shift as a result of the plot’s events. The term referring to how important someone is to the story isn’t about change, it’s about role or prominence. And connotation is about the emotional associations of a word, not about how a character develops.