Types of Characters
The main character of a literary work who engage's the reader's interest and empathy
What is the protagonist?
opposition between or among characters or forces in a literary work that shapes or motivates the action of the plot; internal or external
What is the definition of conflict?
irony that is grasped by the reader but not the character
what is dramatic irony
a flat character in Speak who torments Melinda by giving her demerits
Who is Mr. Neck?
a character who doesn't have a large role in the story
what is a minor character
a person or force that opposes the protagonist
What is the antagonist?
individual vs.(the elements)
what is the environment
a figure of speech in which what is said it the opposite of what is meant
what is verbal irony
a dynamic character in Speak who has no voice in the beginning but defends herself in the end
Who is Melinda?
a dominate character whose actions are important to the plot
What is a major character?
a character who doesn't change significantly in the course of the story
What is a static character?
Individual vs. (another person)
what is another individual
an outcome that turns out to be very different from what was expected
What is situational irony
a static character in Speak who (we learn later in a flashback) assaults Melinda and tries to do it again at the end of the novel
Who is Andy Evans?
a novel that traces the development of a character from childhood to adulthood through a quest for identity that leads him or her to maturity
What is a Bildungsroman
a character who grows and changes in the course of the story, usually by going through conflict and gaining insight
What is a dynamic character?
individual vs. (the world and how it functions)
what is society
the technique of giving hints or clues in a text that suggest what may occur later on
what is foreshadowing
an antagonist in Speak who is friends with Melinda until Melinda calls the police at a party
Who is Rachel/Rachael?
CHARACTER QUESTION:
a character whose admirable qualities or noble deeds
arouse the admiration of the reader
hero/heroine
a minor character who contrasts with a main character in order to highlight specific traits of the main character
What is a foil?
individual vs. (me)
what is self
an event from an earlier time presented out of sequence in a narrative
what is flashback
A protagonist in Speak who has a big impression on Melinda and helps her find her voice
Who is Mr. Freeman
CHARACTER QUESTION:
a protagonist that displays the opposite characteristics to those of the hero
anti-hero