AP Literature Vocabulary Words: Character Flashcards

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