Characterization

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's personality through their speech, dress, actions, thoughts, and what other characters say about them.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who grows and changes throughout the story.

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What is a foil character?

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A foil character is one who serves to highlight the main character by having opposite traits, pointing out the strengths or weaknesses of the protagonist.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the act of developing or creating a character.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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What is a static character?

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

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What is a round character?

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A round character is a complex character who has depth and undergoes development.

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What is a flat character?

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A flat character is a simple character who does not undergo significant change or development.

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What role does dialogue play in characterization?

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Dialogue reveals a character's personality, motivations, and relationships with others.