World Lit. Vocab Set 2

The main character of a piece; their perspective is favored

• protagonist

• antagonist

• direct characterization

• point of view

The physical or abstract force that opposes the protagonist

• symbolism

• antagonist

• characterization

• conflict

An undeveloped character that lacks depth/detail

• flat

• round

• static

• dynamic

A well developed character with great depth/detail

• flat

• round

• static

• dynamic

A character who does not change throughout the story

• flat

• round

• static

• dynamic

A character who does change throughout the story

• flat

• round

• static

• dynamic

The acronym used for analyzing indirect characterization

• ROLSLU

• TASTE

• IVF

• STEAL

The use of words expressing something other than their literal intention; the contrast between what is expected and reality

• satire

• irony

• paradox

• point of view

What type of irony is this: I'm so bored, I could literally die.

What type of irony is this: There's a tornado? Wonderful.