12829699149 | Round Character | Complex, multi-faced, not predictable | 0 | |
12829699150 | Flat Character | Recognizable type; lacks complexity | 1 | |
12829699151 | Confidant | Protagonist's intimate friend/companion who is privy to their thoughts and plans | 2 | |
12829699152 | Foil | a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character; the objective of the foil is to highlight the traits of the other character | 3 | |
12829699153 | Protagonist | Character around whom the action is centered | 4 | |
12829699154 | Antagonist | Person or force working against the protagonist | 5 | |
12829699155 | Omniscience | Narrator knows all about everyone | 6 | |
12829699156 | Limited Omniscience | Narrator knows all about one character | 7 | |
12829699157 | Dramatic Perspective | Narrator presents just the facts | 8 |
AP Lit(erary) Terms Part 6 Flashcards
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