Character Type Vocabulary Review

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What is a round character?

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A well-developed character with depth and emotion, resembling a real person.

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What is an antagonist?

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The villain of the story who opposes the main character.

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What is a supporting character?

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Characters that appear occasionally throughout the narrative and are not the center of attention.

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What is a flat character?

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A one-dimensional character that is not well developed, simple, and lacks depth.

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What is a static character?

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A character who does not undergo any significant change in character, personality, or perspective throughout the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often the one with whom the audience identifies.

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What is character development?

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The process of creating a believable character with depth and complexity.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a foil character?

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

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What is a stereotype character?

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A character that is based on a widely held but oversimplified idea of a particular type of person.