Chapter 4

Question 1

Define Character

Answer 1

any entity in the story that has agency, that is, who is able to act in the environments of the story world

Question 1

List 3 defining traits of individuation

Answer 1

Physical, Mental, Behavioral

Question 2

Define Physical individuation

Answer 2

Features of body

Question 3

Define Mental Individuation

Answer 3

Personality or psychology

Question 4

Define Behavioral Individuation

Answer 4

Features of behavior or habit

Question 5

What is the purpose of individuation

Answer 5

Represent characters in such a way that they appear, speak, and act like real individuals

Question 6

Represent a particular aspect of humanity or a particular group of human

Answer 6

Typical Characters

Question 7

What are archetypes?

Answer 7

When types become ingrained in the psychology and culture of a society and start appearing in many many different story worlds.

Question 8

What are universal characters?

Answer 8

Characters that are able to transcend their individuality and typically in order to attain some form of universality

Question 9

Flat

Answer 9

limited traits

Question 10

Round

Answer 10

endowed in many different characters

Question 11

Static

Answer 11

no profound change

Question 12

Dynamic

Answer 12

profound significant change

Question 13

Indirect

Answer 13

presented by the character

Question 14

Direct

Answer 14

revealed through actions

Question 15

Which type is generally preferred in modern works of fiction?

Answer 15

Direct

Question 16

Define STEAL

Answer 16

direct characterization that are commonly used in narrative

Question 17

List the 5 elements of STEAL

Answer 17

Speech, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, Looks