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Elements of Literature

Elements of Literature. Character. Character. An animal or person who takes part in the action of a literary work. Types of Characters. Protagonist: the main character Antagonist: the force that works against the main character. Static character: an unchanging character.

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Elements of Literature

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  1. Elements of Literature Character

  2. Character • An animal or person who takes part in the action of a literary work.

  3. Types of Characters • Protagonist: the main character • Antagonist: the force that works against the main character

  4. Static character: an unchanging character Dynamic character: develops and grows during the course of the story; a change takes place Types of Characters

  5. Round character: fully developed; shows many different traits Flat character: shows only one trait Types of Characters

  6. The Foil • Foil - a character that is used to enhance another character through contrast. An opposite to the protagonist. • Example: Cinderella’s grace and beauty as opposed to her nasty, self-centered stepsisters is one clear illustration of a foil many may recall from childhood.

  7. Characterization • The act of creating and developing a character

  8. Direct characterization: the writer directly tells a character’s traits Indirect characterization: 5 methods 1) Appearance 2) Speech 3) Thoughts/feelings 4) Actions 5) Reactions of others Characterization

  9. Guess the Character • Character #1 • Character #2 • Character #3 • Character #4

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