Character

Question 1

Protagonist

Answer 1

the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Question 2

Antagonist

Answer 2

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Question 3

Coming-of-age story

Answer 3

a genre of literature, theatre, film, and video game that focuses on the growth of a protagonist.

Question 4

Bildungsroman

Answer 4

a novel dealing with one person’s formative years or spiritual education.

Question 5

Epiphany

Answer 5

a moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Question 6

Round Characters

Answer 6

a character in a fictional work with depth or a complex personality.

Question 7

Flat Characters

Answer 7

two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.

Question 8

Foil

Answer 8

prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

Question 9

Stock Characters

Answer 9

a type of character in a narrative whom audiences recognize across many narratives.

Question 10

Direct Characterization

Answer 10

a method of describing the character in a straightforward manner.

Question 11

Indirect Characterization

Answer 11

a type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly.