A character who does not change inwardly over the course of the story is a

• A. static characters
• B. dynamic characters
• C. round character
• D. flat character

Answer: (A)

Inner change in a character is what’s being described here. A static character stays the same inside from the start to the end—their personality, beliefs, and values don’t shift even when events around them change. That’s why this fits best: the character doesn’t undergo inner growth or transformation.

In contrast, a dynamic character does undergo growth or a shift in thinking or feeling, so they aren’t the right fit for “does not change inwardly.” A round character is a well-developed, complex person who can show various traits and sometimes change, while a flat character is simple and one-dimensional, usually lacking depth. The clue about no inward change points to static.