Types of Characters and Characterization Flashcards
What is a protagonist in a story?
The protagonist is the main character in a story who faces the main conflict.
What is a antagonist in a story?
The antagonist is a character or a group of characters that get in the protagonist’s way of pursuing their goals. They create or contribute to the conflict the protagonist faces.
How can identify the protagonist in a story?
You ask, “Who is this story really about? Who is facing the main conflict? Whose perspective is it?”
What is a anti-hero?
A anti-hero protagonist lacking traditional heroic qualities.
What are static characters?
Static characters are characters that do not change over the course of the story.
What are dynamic characters?
Dynamic characters are characters Evolve over the course of the story.
Are dynamic character usualy main characters or side characters?
Main character
Are static character usualy main characters or side characters?
Side characters
how do we categorize characters as static or dynamic?
Whether or not the character changes over the course of the story.
What are flat characters?
Flat characters have no depth.
What are round characters?
Round characters are complex with many different traits.
Do we see both sides (good or bad) of round characters?
Yes, we see different sides of the character - Both good and bad sides.
Do we see both sides (good or bad) of Flat characters?
No, We only see one side of the character - typically all good or all bad.
The protagonist in a story is almost always _____ and _____.
round and dynamic
What is characterization?
The tool authors use to develop characters in a story.
