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AP Literature Vocabulary Words: Character Flashcards

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14557628469Antagonistthe opposing force that brings conflict and is instrumental in the development of the protagonist0
14557639568Deuteragonistthe person second in important to the protagonist in a drama1
14557674701Direct Characterizationthe 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 manner2
14557701952Dynamic Charactersomeone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot3
14557718936Flat Charactersomeone who does not change much from the start of the story to the end4
14562021912Foilcharacter who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to hi light qualities of the other character5
14562122881Hubrisa 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 reality6
14562186946Indirect Characterizationthe process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech, actions, and appearance7
14562241733Protagonistis the character at the center of the story, makes the key decisions, and experiences the consequences of those decisions8
14562275741Static Charactera character who doesn't undergo any significant change in character9
14562291994Tragic Flaw (Hamarita)An inherent defect or shortcoming in the hero of a tragedy, who is in other respects a superior being favored by fortune10

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