Literary Techniques

What is a Protagonist?

• The main character in a story.

• A character who opposes the main character.

• A minor character in a story.

  The story revolves around this character. Does not have to be the 'good guy'.

• The narrator of the story.

What is an Antagonist?

• A character who narrates the story.

• The main character in a story.

• A character who helps the protagonist.

• The character who is in conflict with the protagonist.

What is a Dynamic Character?

• A character who changes throughout the story usually as a result of overcoming a problem.

• A character who remains the same throughout the story.

• A character who is only mentioned but never appears in the story.

• A character who is the main antagonist in the story.

What is a Static Character?

• A character who does not evolve or change throughout a story.

• A character who undergoes significant development.

• A character who is the protagonist of the story.

• A character who is only present in the background.

What is a Round Character?

• A complex character that we can see all sides of. A character we feel we really get to know as we read the story.

• A character that remains unchanged throughout the story.

• A character that is only known for one trait or characteristic.

• A character that is not essential to the plot.

What is a Flat Character?

• The opposite of a round character. A character we only see one side of, we know very little about their full personality.

• A character who undergoes significant development throughout the story.

• A character who is central to the plot and appears frequently.

• A character who is known for their complex and multi-faceted personality.

What is a Stock / Stereotype Character?

• A character we see used repeatedly in literature. These characters represent societal stereotypes. Examples: the nerd, the good girl, the jokester.

• A character who undergoes significant change throughout the story.

• A character who is the main antagonist in a story.

• A character who is based on a real historical figure.

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Define the literary technique: Atmosphere / Mood.

• The feeling created by the author through their writing. Can be suspenseful, joyful, angry...

• The main character's perspective in a story.

• The sequence of events in a narrative.

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Define the literary technique: Tone.

• The author's attitude towards his/her subject. Ex. Cynical, sarcastic, excited.

• The time and place in which the story occurs.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The main character in a story.

Define the literary technique: Flashback.

• A reference to an event that occurred before the story began, which may be important to the plot.

• A technique used to create suspense by withholding information.

• A method of storytelling where the narrative is told in reverse order.

• A literary device used to introduce a character's inner thoughts.