Characterization

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What is an antagonist?

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A character who actively oppresses or goes against someone or something.

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What is characterization?

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The process of revealing the personality and traits of a character.

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What is direct characterization?

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A method where the author directly describes a character's traits.

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What is indirect characterization?

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A method where the author reveals a character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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Example of direct characterization: 'Lilly was a quiet, shy girl, but could be stubborn at times.' What does this illustrate?

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It illustrates direct characterization by explicitly stating Lilly's traits.

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Example of indirect characterization: 'Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test and she tugged her hair anxiously.' What does this illustrate?

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It illustrates indirect characterization by showing Marcia's anxiety through her actions.

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What is the role of a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot.

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What is the difference between protagonist and antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character who faces challenges, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What does it mean to analyze a character?

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To examine a character's traits, motivations, and development throughout a story.

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What is a flat character?

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A character with limited traits and little development throughout the story.