Character Flashcards
1
Q
Protagonist
A
The main character in a work, often a hero or heroine, but not always.
2
Q
Antagonist
A
Opposes the protagonist
3
Q
Bildungsroman
A
A novel that explores the maturation of the protagonist
4
Q
Epiphany
A
An “aha” Moment
5
Q
Round characters
A
When characters change throughout the story and display a wide variety of emotions.
6
Q
Flat Characters
A
Characters that stay the same throughout the whole novel.
7
Q
Stock Characters
A
May provide comic relief or simply prevent an author from having to explain their traits.
8
Q
Direct Characterization
A
The narrator describing the physical appearances of some main characters.
9
Q
Indirect Characterization
A
We learn about the characters by what they do.
10
Q
Foil
A
The characters traits illuminate of highlight those of the protagonist.
