A person depicted in a narrative. Typically humans, but sometimes animals or inanimate objects with human characteristics. Flat, round, secondary, and stock characters.

A character embodying only one or two traits and who lacks character development; bc of this, also called a static character. Often exist only to provide background or adequate motivation for a protagonist's actions.

A character exhibiting a range of emotions and who evolves over the course of the story - ex. Hamlet, complex emotional development.

A supporting character; while not as prominent or central as a main character, he or she is still important to the events of a story or play.

A type of flat character based on stereotype; one who falls into an immediately recognizable category or type - such as the absent-minded professor, bratty kid or the town drunk - and hus resists unique characterization. Artfully used for humor or satire.

The method the author builds, or reveals, a character; direct or indirect. Indirect = author shows not tell thru what they say, do, or think, or what others say about the character. Direct = describe background, motivation, temperament, or appearance.

In drama, especially classical Greek, the chorus refers to a group of participants in a play who deliver commentary on the play's action. The role is no longer a regular feature of modern drama, employed in a few works like Murder in the Cathedral T.S. El

The point in a story when the conflict reaches its highest intensity.

An expression or language construction appropriate only for casual, informal speaking or writing.

The occupation of one country by another. In the early 1800s, European countries controlled 35% of the world, but by 1914, that number had risen to nearly 85% an included parts of Africa, Asia, L. America, Caribbean. Legacy beyond political independence.

Usually used to refer to a dramatic work that, in contrast to tragedy, has a light, amusing plot, features a happy ending, centers around ordinary people, and is written and performed in the vernacular.

A satiric dramatic form that lampoons (criticize in satire) social conventions.

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Term	Definition
Character	A person depicted in a narrative. Typically humans, but sometimes animals or inanimate objects with human characteristics. Flat, round, secondary, and stock characters.
Flat character	A character embodying only one or two traits and who lacks character development; bc of this, also called a static character. Often exist only to provide background or adequate motivation for a protagonist's actions.
Round character	A character exhibiting a range of emotions and who evolves over the course of the story - ex. Hamlet, complex emotional development.
Secondary character	A supporting character; while not as prominent or central as a main character, he or she is still important to the events of a story or play.
Stock character	A type of flat character based on stereotype; one who falls into an immediately recognizable category or type - such as the absent-minded professor, bratty kid or the town drunk - and hus resists unique characterization. Artfully used for humor or satire.
Characterization	The method the author builds, or reveals, a character; direct or indirect. Indirect = author shows not tell thru what they say, do, or think, or what others say about the character. Direct = describe background, motivation, temperament, or appearance.
Chorus	In drama, especially classical Greek, the chorus refers to a group of participants in a play who deliver commentary on the play's action. The role is no longer a regular feature of modern drama, employed in a few works like Murder in the Cathedral T.S. El
Climax	The point in a story when the conflict reaches its highest intensity.
Colloquial Language	An expression or language construction appropriate only for casual, informal speaking or writing.
Colonialism	The occupation of one country by another. In the early 1800s, European countries controlled 35% of the world, but by 1914, that number had risen to nearly 85% an included parts of Africa, Asia, L. America, Caribbean. Legacy beyond political independence.
Comedy	Usually used to refer to a dramatic work that, in contrast to tragedy, has a light, amusing plot, features a happy ending, centers around ordinary people, and is written and performed in the vernacular.
Comedy of Manners	A satiric dramatic form that lampoons (criticize in satire) social conventions.
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