Character Flashcards

1
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protagonist

A

the main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation.

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2
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antagonist

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a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

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3
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coming of age story

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all about the protagonist’s journey from being a child to being an adult.

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4
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bildungsroman

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

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5
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enipiphany

A

when a character experiences a moment of self-realization about their opinions, beliefs, or behavior after learning additional information about themselves or other characters.

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6
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round Characters

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

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7
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flat characters

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never deviate from their rather simple traits.

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8
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stock characters

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a type of character in a narrative whom audiences recognize across many narratives or as part of a storytelling tradition or convention.

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9
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direct characterzation

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happens when the author explicitly tells the reader what he or she wants us to learn about the character.

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10
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indirect charactezation

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

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