...... is also called a dynamic character

Analyze the question: The question asks which term is another name for a dynamic character.

Explain the concept: A dynamic character is one who changes or develops significantly during the story, whether in attitude, beliefs, personality, or understanding, usually because of the events or conflicts they go through.

Now consider each option:

• A. Protagonist: The main character of the story. A protagonist can be dynamic or static, so the terms are not synonyms.
• B. Round character: A complex, well-developed, multi-dimensional character who is capable of growth and surprises the reader. In many Literature textbooks (and in the JAMB context), round characters are treated as dynamic because they develop and change.
• C. Flat character: A simple, one-dimensional character who does not change. This is the opposite of dynamic (a static character).
• D. Foil: A character who contrasts with another, usually the protagonist, to highlight that character's traits. It has nothing to do with change.

Solution:

• Dynamic = changes and develops → matches the round character.
• Flat = static, so C is out.
• Protagonist and foil describe a character's role, not whether the character changes.

Round character**.

One caution: strictly speaking, "round/flat" describes how complex a character is, while "dynamic/static" describes whether the character changes. They are not perfectly identical, but among the options given, round character is the closest match, and it is what JAMB expects.

Exam tip: Pair the terms like this:

• Round = Dynamic (complex, grows)
• Flat = Static (simple, unchanging)

If you see "dynamic," look for "round" among the options.