Chapter 3: Characters

Question 1

The techniques a writer uses to create, reveal, or develop the character in a narrative

Answer 1

CHARACTERIZATION

Question 2

An aspect of characterization through which the author overtly relates either physical or mental traits of a character

Answer 2

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

Question 3

The process by which a character is introduced, advanced, and possibly transform in a story

Answer 3

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Question 4

What a character in a narrative wants; the reason the author provides for a character’s actions; either explicit or implicit

Answer 4

MOTIVATION

Question 5

Describes a character with only one outstanding trait; rarely central characters in a narrative and stay the same throughout the story

Answer 5

FLAT/STATIC CHARACTERS

Question 6

Describes a complex character who is presented in depth in the narrative; change significantly during the course of a narrative/full personalities are revealed throughout the story

Answer 6

ROUND/DYNAMIC CHARACTER

Question 7

A common or stereotypical character

Answer 7

STOCK CHARACTER

Question 8

The central character in the narrative; the term often implies positive attributes

Answer 8

HERO

Question 9

Protagonist who is lacking one or more of the stereotypical qualities of a “hero”

Answer 9

ANTIHERO