1. Term: Character
A character is a person or animal that takes part in a literary work.
Protagonist: The main character
Antagonist: The character going against the protagonist

2. Term: Character Types
Round Character: Shows many different traits—flaws as well as virtues.
Vs.
Flat Character: Shows only one trait

3. Character Motivation
Dynamic Character: Develops, grows, and changes throughout the course of a story
Vs.
Static Character: Does not change

4. Term: Indirect Characterization
The writer gives clues to a character by presenting the character’s actions, words, thoughts, and by showing how others react to the character.

5. Term: Direct Characterization
When the writer (speaking through a narrator) explains or describes a character in the story directly.