Characterization

Front

The author gives clues about the character through their speech, dress, actions, thoughts, and what other characters say about them.

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indirect characterization

Front

A character who grows and changes throughout the story.

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dynamic character

Front

a fully developed character with many traits

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round character

Front

An underdeveloped character with few traits

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flat character

Front

A character who does not change in the story.

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static character

Front

the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

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protagonist

Front

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

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antagonist

Front

a character who serves to highlight the main character by having opposite traits; they point out the strengths or weaknesses of the protagonist and are often called a sidekick.

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foil

Front

The author tells us exactly what to think or know about the character.

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direct characterization

Front

the act of developing or creating a character

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characterization