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1 Basic Information and Vocabulary/Terminology
Characters Basic Information and Vocabulary/Terminology

2 Getting Specific about Character…
Protagonist… The main character Usually “the hero” Not necessarily the “good guy” Antagonist… The character (or force) that causes a problem for the protagonist Not necessarily human

3 Getting Specific about Character…
Round Character Flat Character More complete description and detail is given Think of like a color photo Less importance in the story; not clearly characterized; less detail Think of a pencil sketch

4 Getting Specific about Character…
Dynamic Character Static Character Undergoes a change Learns or grows as a result of the event(s) in the story Stays the same throughout the story

5 Elements of Character…
Appearance Personality Background Relationships Conflicts Change Motivation

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