Characterization and Plot Flashcards

1
Q

protagonist

A

main character

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2
Q

antagonist

A

character in conflict with the main character

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3
Q

dynamic

A

character changes

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4
Q

static

A

character stays the same

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5
Q

round

A

fully-developed character

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6
Q

flat

A

little information provided about character

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7
Q

direct characterization

A

the author explicitly describes the character

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8
Q

indirect characterization

A

the reader must infer things about the character

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9
Q

exposition

A

beginning of the story where the setting and characters are introduced

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10
Q

inciting incident

A

the conflict is introduced

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11
Q

rising actions

A

series of events leading to the climax

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12
Q

climax

A

turning point, aha moment

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13
Q

falling actions

A

events after the climax

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14
Q

resolution

A

conflict is resolved

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