Plot Elements and Character Types

Front

What is the main character in a work of literature called?

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Protagonist

Front

What type of character changes as a result of the plot events?

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Dynamic character

Front

What part of the story builds interest and suspense?

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Rising action

Front

What is a character that does not change throughout the story called?

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Static character

Front

What type of character is often a villain or opposes the protagonist?

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Antagonist

Front

What is the term for a character that is well-developed and complex?

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Round character

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

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Exposition

Front

What part of the story follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

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Falling action

Front

What is a character that remains the same throughout the story called?

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Static character

Front

What is the turning point of a story called?

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Climax