Characterization and Plot Flashcards
1
Q
protagonist
A
main character
2
Q
antagonist
A
character in conflict with the main character
3
Q
dynamic
A
character changes
4
Q
static
A
character stays the same
5
Q
round
A
fully-developed character
6
Q
flat
A
little information provided about character
7
Q
direct characterization
A
the author explicitly describes the character
8
Q
indirect characterization
A
the reader must infer things about the character
9
Q
exposition
A
beginning of the story where the setting and characters are introduced
10
Q
inciting incident
A
the conflict is introduced
11
Q
rising actions
A
series of events leading to the climax
12
Q
climax
A
turning point, aha moment
13
Q
falling actions
A
events after the climax
14
Q
resolution
A
conflict is resolved
