Terminology and definition lists from the lit. booklet p2 Flashcards
A character is…
a person or player (it can also be an animal, an imaginary creature) in a story.
Major or central characters are…
who the plot and resolution of conflict revolves around.
Minor characters are…
those who complement the major characters and help move the plot events forward.
A dynamic character is…
a person who changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a central conflict or facing a major crisis.
A static character is…
someone who does not change over time; his or her personality does not transform or evolve.
A rounded character is…
anyone who has a complex personality; he or she is often portrayed as a conflicted and contradictory person.
A flat character is…
the opposite of a round character. This literary personality is notable for one kind of personality trait or characteristic.
The protagonist is…
the central person in a story, and is often referred to as the story’s main character. He or she is faced with a conflict that must be resolved.
The antagonist is…
the character that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend. In other words, the antagonist is an obstacle that the protagonist must overcome.
A foil is…
any character (usually the antagonist) whose personal qualities differ from another character (usually the protagonist).
Characterization is…
the techniques employed by writers to develop characters.
