Characters Notes

the main character

• protagonist

• antagonist

• complex character

• foils

the force that is against (or opposing) the main character

• antagonist

• foils

• protagonist

• archetype

when the author states what the character's personality traits are in their description

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

when the author implies the character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, physical descriptions, etc.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

indirect characterization does NOT include

• personality traits

• dialogue

• physical descriptions

• actions

a character who is well-developed with many personality traits

• round

• flat

• dynamic

• static

a character who is only known for 1-2 main personality traits

• flat

• round

• dynamic

• static

A "round character" is the opposite of a _________ character.

• flat

• dynamic

• static

• complex

A "flat character" is the opposite of a ________ character.

• round

• dynamic

• static

• complex

a character who changes over the course of the story

• dynamic

• static

• flat

• round