Characterization Vocabulary-HICKS

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What is direct characterization?

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Information about a character given explicitly by an author through the narrator or another character in the story.

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What is characterization?

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The way a writer creates and develops characters.

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What is a hero in literature?

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A main character in a story that tends to be better (stronger, more intelligent, honorable, or courageous) than ordinary humans or characters.

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What is a round character?

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A complex character in fiction whose personality, background, motives, and other features are fully delineated by the author.

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What is a character trait?

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A quality (physical or expressions of personality) shown by a character.

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What is indirect characterization?

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The process by which the personality of a character is revealed through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with other characters.

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What is a static character?

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A character that does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.