Characterization Flashcards
1
Q
Major character
Round character
A
Almost always round or three dimensional characters. They have god and bad qualities. Their goals, ambitions and values change
2
Q
Dynamic character
A
A character who changes inside as a result of what happens to him is referred to in literature as a dynamic
3
Q
Minor characters
A
Characters who are not well developed
4
Q
Static character
A
They do not change in the course of the story
5
Q
Characterization
A
The method a writer uses to reveal the personality of a character
6
Q
Direct characterization
TELLING
A
The writer makes a direct statement about a characters personality
7
Q
Indirect characterization
SHOWING
A
The write reveals a characters personality through the characters words and actions
Through what other characters thing and say about the character
