Literary Terms - Final Exam Prep

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Protagonist

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The main character and often the force of "good" in the story.

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Round Character

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A well-developed character who experiences a wide range of emotions.

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Dynamic Character

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A character who develops or changes as a result of the actions in the plot.

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Flat Character

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An underdeveloped character who is constructed around a single idea or quality

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Antagonist

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A character who stands as the opposition to the central character. This character is often the force of "evil" or conflict within the story

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Static Character

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A character that remains unchanged throughout the story.

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Direct Characterization

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When the author provides specific descriptions of a character's physical or emotional traits

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Indirect Characterization

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When the reader must draw conclusions or infer about a character's traits through their words, actions, or the reactions of other characters

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External Conflict

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A conflict that takes place outside the "self"

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Internal Conflict

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A conflict that takes place within the "self." An emotional conflict.