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Literary Terms 3 ELA
ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Character | A person, animal, or figure in a story. |
| Character Types | A simple character with only 1–2 traits. |
| Characterization | How an author reveals a character’s traits. |
| Direct Characterization | The author tells you a trait directly. |
| Indirect Characterization | Traits shown through actions, speech, or behavior. |
| Protagonist | The main character (usually the hero). |
| Antagonist | The character or force working against the protagonist. |
| Archetype | A universal pattern or model seen across stories and cultures. |
| Motivation | The reason a character acts the way they do. |
| Epic Hero | A brave, larger‑than‑life hero in an epic story. |
| Epithet | A brief phrase used to describe a person or thing. |
| Flat Character | A simple character with only 1–2 traits. |
| Round Character | A complex character with many traits. |
| Static Character | A character who does not change. |
| Dynamic Character | A character who does change. |
| Foil Character | A character who contrasts with another to highlight qualities. |