Characterization QUIZ (9.30.16) Flashcards
The internal traits of a character, often exposes his/her personality or internal struggles.
Intrinsic Characterization
The external traits of a character; something you notice about him/her at first sight, on the outside.
Extrinsic Characterization
A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.
Flat Character
A well-developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits. Round characters are usually dynamic (change in some way over the course of a story).
Round Character
A character which changes during the course of a story or novel. The change in outlook or character is permanent. Sometimes a dynamic character is called a developing character.
Dynamic Character
A character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel. Events in the story do not alter a static character’s outlook, personality, motivation, perception, habits, etc.
Static Character