A character who undergoes a significant inner change by the end of the story is a

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

Answer: (D)

Character growth over the course of a story is what this item tests. A character who undergoes a significant inner change by the end shows a shift in beliefs, values, or outlook due to the events they experience. That kind of transformation is exactly what defines a dynamic character. The key idea is the internal evolution, not just what they do or how they look.

If a character stays the same in their core traits from start to finish, they’re static. If a character is complex with many traits but doesn’t change, they’re round but not necessarily dynamic. A round character can be dynamic, but the question emphasizes inner change, which points to dynamic as the best fit.