Literary Terms 12-20 Flashcards
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the process of revealing the personality of a character
characterization
readers have to use their own judgment to decide what a character is like, based on the evidence the writer gives
indirect characterization
readers are told directly what the character’s personality is like, such as cruel, kind, sneaky, brave, etc.
direct characterization
one who does not change much in the course of the story
static character
one who changes as a result of the story’s events
dynamic character
only one or two traits, and these can be described in a few words; such a character has no depth, like a piece of cardboard
flat character
has many different character traits, which sometimes contradict one another (similar to a real person)
round character
appears so often in literature that his or her nature is instantly recognized
stock character (or stereotyped character)
an expression that has grown stale and flat as a result of overuse; a trite expression or idea
cliche
a type of language (slang) used in everyday
speech but not used in formal speech or writing. gives conversational, familiar tone. include local or regional dialects.
colloquial language/colloquialism
the problem that the characters struggle to resolve
conflict
a conflict the character has within himself
internal conflict
a conflict the character has with another character, an outside force, or with society
external conflict
when a character struggles with another character
Man vs. Man
When a character struggles with moral
dilemmas, emotional challenges or desires they deem unsavory; with the character’s own soul or conscience.
Man vs. Self
