character Flashcards
what is a protagonist?
the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
what is an antagonist
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
what is an coming of age or a bildungsroman
class of novel that depicts and explores the manner in which the protagonist develops morally and psychologically
what is epiphany
a literary device whereby a character experiences a moment of clarity that is triggered by encountering a person, object, idea, or situation
what is a round character
a character in a fictional work with depth or a complex personality
what is a flat character
two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work
what is a foil character
someone who contrasts with another character – usually the main character – to highlight their qualities
what are stock characters
a type of character in a narrative whom audiences recognize across many narratives
what is direct characterization
when the author explicitly tells the reader what he or she wants us to learn about the character
what is indirect characterization
a type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly
