General Information
The way the author creates characters in a story.
Define direct characterization.
Author tells readers what character looks like.
Define dynamic character.
A character who changes in the story.
What are the two ways an author creates characters?
Direct and indirect characterization
Define indirect characterization.
Author describes a character through their thoughts, beliefs, actions, and the way they interact with other characters.
Define flat character.
A character that only has one side to him/her.
What type of character is used to highlight traits of a protagonist/antagonist?
Foil
Define protagonist.
The main character.
Define round character.
A complex character, one who has internal struggles
Name the 3 character-type pairs
protagonist/antagonist
static/dynamic
flat/round
Define antagonist.
A character or object that opposes the protagonist.
True/False: All protagonists are heroes.
False. Not all stories have heroes.
How many types of characters are there?
6
Define static character.
A character who does not change in the story.
True/False: All foils are antagonists.
False: Foils do not cause conflicts like antagonists do.