Character Flashcards
1
Q
Direct representation
A
Author tells reader what the character is like
2
Q
Indirect representation
A
Author shows the reader the character in action
3
Q
Three principles of character
A
- Consistent behaviour
- Motivations for all actions, especially a change in behaviour
- Plausible - life like to others
4
Q
Round
A
Complex and many sided; a lot of detail given
5
Q
Flat
A
Can be summed up in one or two sentences - minor characters
6
Q
Stock/Stereotypes
A
Recurring character “types”
7
Q
Realistic
A
Seems real
8
Q
Static
A
Does not undergo a change in the story
9
Q
Dynamic
A
Undergoes a significant change throughout the story
10
Q
Composite Character
A
A character that is a result of combining traits from different people; often uses real people
11
Q
Character Foils
A
Opposite in traits. Serves as a contrast to another character, to point out specific traits
