Characterization

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What is Characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality of a character in a story.

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What is Direct Characterization?

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Direct Characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as 'She was kind and generous.'

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What is Indirect Characterization?

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Indirect Characterization occurs when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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What is a Protagonist?

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

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What is an Antagonist?

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The Antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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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.

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What is a Static Character?

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A Static Character remains the same throughout the story, showing little or no change.

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What is a Round Character?

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A Round Character is complex and well-developed, with multiple traits and dimensions.

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What is a Flat Character?

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A Flat Character is one-dimensional and lacks depth, often representing a single trait.

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How can dialogue be used in characterization?

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Dialogue can reveal a character's personality, background, and relationships through their speech patterns and word choices.