Characterization

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What is a flat character?

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An underdeveloped character with few traits.

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What is a round character?

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A fully developed character with many traits.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who grows and changes throughout the story.

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What is characterization?

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The act of developing or creating a character.

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What is an antagonist?

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

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges.

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What is direct characterization?

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The author directly describes a character's traits.

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What is indirect characterization?

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The author shows a character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What is a static character?

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A character who does not change throughout the story.

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What is a foil character?

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A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.