Reading Vocab Flashcards
What are Characters
The individuals whose thoughts and actions make up a story. The actions of the characters make up the events of the story.
What is a Setting
The time and place in which a story takes place.
What is a Protagonist
The central, focal figure in a work of fiction.
What is Antagonist
A character of force that works against the protagonist, creating obstacles. A story can have more than one antagonist.
What is a Plot
The arrangement or sequence of events within a story.
What is Conflict
An obstacle struggle or controversy that the protagonist must resolve to overcome.
What is Character vs character
A conflict in which the protagonist has a problem with another character.
What is Character vs nature
A conflict in which the protagonist must struggle again da harsh environment or natural disaster..
What is Mood
The atmosphere or feeling of a literary work. The setting can contribute to establishing the mood of a story.
What are round characters
Characters that are fully developed with both positive qualities and flaws. Most protagonist are round characters.
What are dynamic characters
Characters that undergo change over the course of a story as a result of their experience. Most protagonist are dynamic.
What is a static character
Characters that do not undergo any changes from the story’s inception to its conclusion.
What is a flat character
Characters that are stereotypical and one dimensional. They are simple with limited personality traits.
What is characterization
Methods used by an author to develop a character. Characterization can be direct in that the author clearly states what the characters look like say and do. With indirect characterization the author reveals a character by showing something about him or her.
What is character vs s
A conflict in which the protagonist faces a problem with a part or the whole of society.
