Character - AP Lit

Check all that apply to antagonist.

• Another character in conflict with the protagonist

• Can be an internal part of the protagonist.

• Can be made up of collectives or natural forces

• Sets up a cosmic "good vs. evil" contest

Which of these does not apply to the protagonist?

• The good guy

• May be several characters

• Can be unlikeable or immoral

• The main character of the story

In the context of a character, what is nuance?

• Confusion

• Multiple meanings at once

• A subtle distinction; a shade of meaning

• Something relying on denotation of words

How can a character's agency be affected by choices?

What are values?

• An inclination to like, dislike, or have an opinion on something

• A person's or character's fundamental beliefs

• The way a character tends to see something

• A character's ability to make choices

Tim O'Brien is an example of which type of character?

• Static

• Flat

• Antagonist

• Dynamic

What is bias?

What influences shape perspective?

• Relationships

• Goals

• Environment

• Ideas

What does the acronym STEAL stand for?

• Speech, Thoughts, Earnings, Activity, Looks

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

• Statements, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Learning

• Speech, Theme, Effect on others, Actions, Learning

What is direct characterization?

• The author telling you direct details about a character.

• The inferences you draw from the thoughts and actions of a character.

• The narrator telling you explicit details about the character.

• The speech, thoughts, effect, actions, and looks of a character.