Thursday, September 22, 2011

Terms 3

Character
-a fictional representation of a person
Characterization
-the way writer's develop characters and reveal those character's traits to readers
-can also be revealed in characters thought and actions
Round Characters
-well developed; closely involved in the story
Flat Characters
-barely developed; stereotypes
Dynamic Characters
-grow and develop throughout the story
Static Character
-unchanging characters
Foil
-a supporting character whose role is to highlight a major character by presenting a contrast with him or her
Symbol
-a person, object, action, place, that holds deeper meaning in addition to its literal meaning

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