Exploring Character Flashcards
round character
- a character the readers knows a lot about
- well developed characteristics
flat character
a character the reader hardly knows anything about that is usually created to move the plot
foil (flat character)
opposite characters whom are unlike the other characters
stock character (flat character)
- fulfill a stereotypical role
- ruthless businessman, mad scientist, dumb blonde cheerleader
static character
characters who do not change
dynamic character
characters who change and grow throughout the story
five ways an author reveals characterization
- thoughts
- actions
- reaction
- words
- direct: the author states in the narration directly
protagonist
the character facing the conflict
antagonist
the force that works against the protagonist
indirect characterization is often accomplished through
dialogue, comment about the character by others…
what is not true of the antagonist
is always a round character
not true of flat characters
often dynamic characters
