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What is an antagonist?
What is an antagonist?
- A character that opposes the protagonist (correct)
- A minor character
- A character undergoing change
- The main character in a story
What is a dynamic character?
What is a dynamic character?
A character who undergoes an important and permanent change in some distinguishing moral qualities or personal traits.
What is direct characterization?
What is direct characterization?
When the writer states directly what a character is like.
Which of the following describes a flat character?
Which of the following describes a flat character?
Define foil in literature.
Define foil in literature.
What is indirect characterization?
What is indirect characterization?
A character who remains the same at the end of a story as they were at the beginning is called a _____ character.
A character who remains the same at the end of a story as they were at the beginning is called a _____ character.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Literary Characters and Their Definitions
- Antagonist: A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating tension or conflict; can be a person, spirit, object, animal, or natural force.
- Protagonist: The main character in a story, play, or novel who drives the action forward.
Character Types
- Dynamic Character: Undergoes significant and lasting change in moral qualities or personal traits throughout the narrative.
- Static Character: Remains the same at the end of the story as at the beginning, showing no growth or change.
- Round Character: Exhibits complex moral qualities and traits; they are well-developed and realistic.
- Flat Character: Summed up by a few distinguishing traits; lacks depth and complexity.
- Stock Character: A stereotypical character with familiar traits from previous narratives, often used to facilitate storytelling.
Characterization Techniques
- Direct Characterization: The writer explicitly states what a character is like, as in a straightforward description.
- Indirect Characterization: The character is revealed subtly through actions, thoughts, or dialogue, as shown in inferred situations.
- Foil: A minor character whose situation or actions enhance or contrast the major character, illuminating their traits.
Character Motivation
- Motivation: The circumstances or factors that drive a character's actions or decisions, impacting the narrative and plot development.
Archetypes
- Archetype: A quintessential example or ideal model of a character type, such as a hero, villain, or damsel in distress that recurs across various literary works.
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