Characterization

Front

Direct Characterization

Back

When  the author tells the reader what the personality of the character is

Front

Indirect Characterization

Back

the author shows the reader things that reveal what the personality of the character is

Front

Static Character

Back

a character who remains the same over the course of the entire story.

Front

Dynamic Character

Back

a character that develops and changes over the course of a story due to a conflict or newfound understanding.

Front

Protagonist

Back

The character around which the story is centered.

Front

Antagonist

Back

The person or force working against the protagonist.

Not necessarily the bad guy