Character Types and characterization in Literature

The "A" in the indirect characterization acronym STEAL stands for judging a character based on their....?

The opposite of a round character. A character who reveals only a few personality traits in a story or novel, their personality traits do not change. Also known as a static character.

Opposite characters. A character that is used to enhance another character through contrast. Cinderella's grace and beauty as opposed to her nasty, self-centered stepsisters is one clear illustration of a this type of character.

Opposite of a flat character. A character who changes internally during the course of a story or novel. They mature, learn a lesson, or change in personality. Also known as a dynamic character.

A character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel. Events in the story do not alter a static character's outlook, personality, motivation, perception, habits, etc. The opposite of a dynamic character. Also known as a flat character.

Central/Main character.

Person on whom action centers and whom pushes the plot forward.

Character who opposes or hinders the protagonist in their goal, mission, task, etc. Usually seen as a bad person/force or villain.

Someone or something in a piece of literature (a book, play, movie, etc.) that has personality.

The character trait that deals with outward looks/appearance.