Character Flashcards
1
Q
protagonist
A
The main character in a work (hero)
2
Q
Antagonist
A
A character that opposes the protagonist while not being the enemy
3
Q
Coming of age story
A
explores the maturation not a character
4
Q
epiphany
A
When a character is struck with a life changing realization that changes the story
5
Q
round characters
A
character with many emotions
6
Q
flat characters
A
embodies two traits and lacks character development
7
Q
foil
A
contrasting character that allows the protagonist to stand out
8
Q
stock characters
A
type of flat character based on stereotype
9
Q
direct characterization
A
narrator tells the reader who the character is by describing background
10
Q
indirect characterization
A
showing the character rather than telling
