14557628469 | Antagonist | the opposing force that brings conflict and is instrumental in the development of the protagonist | 0 | |
14557639568 | Deuteragonist | the person second in important to the protagonist in a drama | 1 | |
14557674701 | Direct Characterization | the way an author or another character within the story describes or reveals a character through the use of descriptive adjectives, epithet, or phrases - done in a straight forward manner | 2 | |
14557701952 | Dynamic Character | someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot | 3 | |
14557718936 | Flat Character | someone who does not change much from the start of the story to the end | 4 | |
14562021912 | Foil | character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to hi light qualities of the other character | 5 | |
14562122881 | Hubris | a typical flaw in the personality of a character who enjoys a powerful position; as a result of which he over estimates his capabilities to such an extent that he loses contact with reality | 6 | |
14562186946 | Indirect Characterization | the process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech, actions, and appearance | 7 | |
14562241733 | Protagonist | is the character at the center of the story, makes the key decisions, and experiences the consequences of those decisions | 8 | |
14562275741 | Static Character | a character who doesn't undergo any significant change in character | 9 | |
14562291994 | Tragic Flaw (Hamarita) | An inherent defect or shortcoming in the hero of a tragedy, who is in other respects a superior being favored by fortune | 10 |
AP Literature Vocabulary Words: Character Flashcards
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