Characters & Characterization

What is a character?

• The act of describing a character or their qualities

• The plot

• A person in literature, a play, or film.

• They are often the villain in a story.

What does it mean to characterize?

• A person in a novel

• To describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

• To stereotype

• To identify whether they are indirect or direct characteristics

What is characterization?

• The act of describing the character or qualities of someone or something.

• When the character is considered static

• Distinctive nature or features

• A person in literature

What is a protagonist?

• The good guy

• A character who stands in opposition of what is right

• A character less central

• The central character in the story, referred to as the main character

What is an antagonist?

• The good guy

• A character who stands in opposition of what is right

• A character less central

• The central character in the story, referred to as the main character

What type of character is this?

• Protagonist

• The anti-hero

• Antagonist

• Villain

What type of character is this?

• Protagonist

• The anti-hero

• Antagonist

• Villain

What type of character is this? (Select all that apply)

• Protagonist

• The anti-hero

• Antagonist

• Villain

What kind of character are they?

• Minor Character

• Major Character

• Stock Character

What kind of character are they?

• Minor Character

• Major Character

• Stock Character