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PROTAGONIST
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the main character in a story.
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ANTAGONIST
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a character or force that opposes or goes against another character, usually the protagonist.
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DYNAMIC CHARACTER
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a character that undergoes a significant change from the beginning of the story to the end.
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STATIC CHARACTER
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a character that does not change.
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ROUND CHARACTER
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a character that has many aspects to their personality.
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FLAT CHARACTER
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a character that is one dimensional and does not have many personality traits. They are often predictable.
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FOIL
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a character that is used to bring out the traits of another character by contrasting (being different from) the other character.
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CHARACTERIZATION
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the steps an author takes to develop a character.
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DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
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when the writer makes direct statements about a character's personality and tells what the character is like.
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INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
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the writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that character's thoughts, words, and actions, along with how other characters respond to that character, including what they think and say about him.
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