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14 Cards in this Set
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major/central character
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vital to the development/resolution of conflict
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minor character
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complement the major characters and move the plot forward
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dynamic character
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a person who changes over time, as a result of resolving conflict or facing a crisis
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static character
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a person who does not change/transform/evolve over time
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round character
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a person with a complex personality, often a conflicted person
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flat character
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a person notable for one kind of personality trait or characteristic
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stock character
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a conventional or stereotypical character (mad scientist/nerd with glasses)
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protagonist
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central/main character, faced with a conflict
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antagonist
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represents opposition which the protagonist must contend/overcome
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anti-hero
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major character or protagonist who lacks conventional notability of mind
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foil character
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usually antagonist or important supporting character whose qualities contrast with another character's
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symbolic character
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any major or minor character whose existence represents some major idea or aspect of society
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direct presentation
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refers to what the narrator says or thinks about a character
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indirect presentation
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refers to what the character says or does
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