character Flashcards
1
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protagonist
A
main character, often a hero but not always
2
Q
antagonist
A
character who apposes the protagonist and creates or intensifies conflict
3
Q
coming of age story or bildungsroman
A
the maturing of protagonist from child to adulthood
4
Q
epiphany
A
an aha moment, a life changing realization
5
Q
round character
A
display a wide variety of emotion
6
Q
flat character
A
lacks character development
7
Q
foil
A
a contrasting character who allows the protagonist to stand out more
8
Q
stock character
A
type of flat character based on stereotype
9
Q
direct characterization
A
describes character with background, motivation, and temperament and or appearance
10
Q
indirect characterization
A
shows rather than tells what the character is like by what they do say or think
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