STAAR FICTION READING VOCABULARY WORDS

Front

The main character in the story.

Back

Protagonist

Front

The character(s) in conflict with the main character.

Back

Antagonist

Front

A character in a story that we know a lot about.

Back

Round Character

Front

A character in a story that we do not know much about.

Back

Flat Character

Front

Reasons why the characters act the way they do.

Back

Character Motivation

Front

Qualities that define them.

Back

Character Traits

Front

Characters in the story that stay the same.

Back

Static character

Front

Characters in the story that make some kind of change.

Back

Dynamic character

Front

Where and when the story takes place (time day, time of year, what year, weather, physical location).

Back

Setting

Front

The introduction of the characters, setting, and basic situation.

Back

Exposition