Types of Characters

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What is a round character?

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A character who is fully developed and demonstrates a complete personality with strengths and weaknesses.

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What is a flat character?

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A character that is not fully developed and does not change throughout the story.

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What is a character in literature?

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Anyone or anything that is part of the plot's development in a literary work.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a literary work, often representing good.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a static character?

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A character who does not change or develop throughout the story.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character who opposes the protagonist, often creating conflict.

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What is direct characterization?

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The author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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What is indirect characterization?

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The author shows a character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What is a supporting character?

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A character who helps to develop the main character and the plot.