Character Types
the individual telling the story
Narrator
different types of literature
genres
the main character of a story
Protagonist
the series of events that tell the story
Plot
the point of view in which the author as one of the characters, refers to himself as I throughout the piece
First-person point of view
a character who remains essentially the same throughout a story
Static character
refers to literature that contains events made up by the author
conflict that occurs between a character and an outside force (such as society or nature)
External conflict
hinting at events that will come later in the story
foreshadowing
characterization that presents the characters in action and leaves the reader to infer their traits
Indirect characterization
Dynamic character
a character who changes as the story progresses
a brief work of fiction that tells a tale that resonates with realistic human emotions
Short story
conflict that occurs between a character and his own thoughts or emotions
Internal conflict
when a plot twist occurs at the end of the story
Surprise ending
features or attributes that distinguish one character from another
Character traits
characters you identify with or have a favorable feeling toward
Sympathetic character
Myth
a fictional story that was at one time held to be true within a certain cultural group
a theme stated outright within a work of literature
Explicit theme
the point of view in which the author as one of the characters, refers to himself as I throughout the piece
First-person point of view-
a weakness or serious moral fault that a character reveals through the story
Character Flaw
characters with whom you do not identify or for whom you have strong feelings of dislike
Unsympathetic character
What type of story is "The Golden Touch"?
myth
a theme that is not stated outright but must be discerned from the details that the author includes in the work
Implicit theme
a plot development that violates the reader’s expectations
Plot twist
the explicit authorial description of the traits and qualities of a character
Direct characterization