Character Development

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What is character development?

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Character development is the process of creating a believable and complex character in a story, showing their growth, changes, and personality traits throughout the narrative.

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What are character traits?

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Character traits are the qualities or characteristics that define a character's personality, such as bravery, kindness, or insecurity.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, telling the reader what the character is like.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters react to them.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story, often learning important lessons.

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What is a static character?

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A static character is one who does not undergo significant change or growth throughout the story.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the main character (protagonist) and creates conflict in the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing growth.

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What does it mean to show a character's emotions?

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Showing a character's emotions involves using actions, dialogue, and body language to convey how a character feels, rather than just stating their feelings.

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What is the importance of character motivation?

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Character motivation refers to the reasons behind a character's actions and decisions, which helps to drive the plot and develop the character.