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A character who is complex and has many sides or traits with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality is an example of static characterization.
A character who is complex and has many sides or traits with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality is an example of static characterization.
False (B)
The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with society as a whole in character vs. nature conflict.
The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with society as a whole in character vs. nature conflict.
False (B)
Internal conflict refers to the protagonist experiencing conflict with the elements of nature.
Internal conflict refers to the protagonist experiencing conflict with the elements of nature.
False (B)
Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird is an example of a dynamic characterization.
Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird is an example of a dynamic characterization.
The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is an example of a protagonist.
The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is an example of a protagonist.
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Elements of Fiction
- The elements of fiction include theme, plot, setting, characterization, and narration.
Plot
- Plot refers to what happens in the story, also known as the storyline.
Theme
- Theme is the moral or main idea of the story, applying to many types of stories in any genre.
- Themes do not provide any plot developments.
Characterization
- The protagonist is the main character in a story, involved in the main conflict and its resolution.
- The antagonist is the person opposing the protagonist.
Narration
- First Person Point of View: The narrator tells the story and is a character in the story, using pronouns like I, me, us, etc.
- Third Person Omniscient: The narrator is not a character in the story, but can tell the thoughts and actions of all characters at all times, using pronouns like he, she, him, etc.
- Third Person Limited: The narrator is not a character in the story, but can tell the thoughts and actions of a few key characters at all times, using pronouns like he, she, him, etc.
Setting
- Setting provides the when and where of the story, including the timeframe, place or location, and context or historical background.
Characterization Types
- Flat Characterization: A character with one or two traits, often a stereotype, helping to move the plot along more quickly.
- Round Characterization: A complex character with many sides or traits, with unpredictable behavior and a fully developed personality, often an antagonist.
- Dynamic Characterization: A character who experiences an essential change in personality or attitude, often a protagonist.
- Static Characterization: A character who does not change or develop beyond their initial presentation.
Conflict
- Conflict refers to any form of opposition in a story, including external and internal conflict.
- External Conflict: Character vs. Character, Character vs. Society, and Character vs. Nature.
- Internal Conflict: The protagonist experiences conflict with their conscience.
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