Characterization QUIZ (9.30.16) Flashcards

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The internal traits of a character, often exposes his/her personality or internal struggles.

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Intrinsic Characterization

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The external traits of a character; something you notice about him/her at first sight, on the outside.

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Extrinsic Characterization

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A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.

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Flat Character

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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).

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Round Character

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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.

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Dynamic Character

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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.

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Static Character

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