Literary Elements Flashcards
1
Q
Protagonist
A
Main character / invokes empathy from the reader
2
Q
Antagonist
A
Character opposing the protagonist
3
Q
Round character
A
Complex personality / range of emotions
4
Q
Flat character
A
One personality
5
Q
Static character
A
Doesn’t change or evolve
6
Q
Dynamic character
A
Character who changes (usually as a result it if a conflict)
7
Q
Foil character
A
Character who’s qualities contrast with another character
8
Q
Exposition
A
Background information
9
Q
Complication
A
When the conflict arises
10
Q
Crisis
A
When the character realizes a decision must be made in regards to the conflict
11
Q
Climax
A
Turning point / when the character makes a decision
12
Q
Resolution
A
Conflict resolved
13
Q
1st person
A
“I”
14
Q
3rd person omniscient
A
“She/he/they” multiple perspectives on characters
15
Q
3rd person limited omniscient
A
One characters perspective
