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Entry #4
Entry #4 Characterization
Term | Definition |
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Indirect Characterization | The writer allows the reader to draw his/her conclusions as to what a character is like, based on the appearances, words, actions, and interactions with other characters. |
Direct Characterization | The writer directly states the character's traits or characterization |
Dialect | A form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group. Dialects different pronunciation, grammar, and word choice. |
Dialogue | Characters talking in a story |
Protagonist | The main character in the story |
Characterization | The process by which the writer reveals the personality of the character |
Round Character | A fully developed character that is convincing and true to life |
Flat Character | A character that is not fully developed, but often stereotyped and shallow |
Static Character | A character that does not change throughout the book or story |
. Dynamic Character | A character whose values, personality, or outlook changes or grows during the course of the book or story |
ominous | (adj.) - menacing; threatening |
. industrialized | (v.) - organized production; developed |
famine | (n.) - drastic, wide-reaching food shortage |
annihilation | (n.) - complete destruction |
. genocide | (n.) - planned extermination of an entire national, racial or ethnic group |
. grimace | (n.) - sharp contortion of the face, expressing pain or disgust |