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Literatura - Characterization

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la caracterización, como "arquetipo", "protagonista" e "interés amoroso".

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character development

the process by which a fictional character is portrayed and transformed throughout a story

desarrollo del personaje, evolución del personaje

desarrollo del personaje, evolución del personaje

archetype
archetype
[Sustantivo]

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

arquetipo

arquetipo

voice
voice
[Sustantivo]

the distinctive way a character's personality, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions are revealed through speech or thoughts

voz, tono

voz, tono

Ex: Dialogue helps establish a character 's voice.El diálogo ayuda a establecer la **voz** de un personaje.
antagonist
antagonist
[Sustantivo]

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista

antagonista

Ex: Throughout the story , the protagonist 's struggle against the antagonist served as a metaphor for larger themes of good versus evil and the resilience of the human spirit .A lo largo de la historia, la lucha del protagonista contra el **antagonista** sirvió como una metáfora de temas más amplios del bien contra el mal y la resiliencia del espíritu humano.
antihero
antihero
[Sustantivo]

the main character in a movie, book, etc. who lacks heroic qualities such as being morally good

antihéroe

antihéroe

backstory
backstory
[Sustantivo]

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory.La trama inmersiva del videojuego incluía misiones opcionales que permitían a los jugadores descubrir aspectos ocultos del **trasfondo** del protagonista.
character arc
character arc
[Sustantivo]

the transformation or development of a fictional character over the course of a story

arco del personaje, evolución del personaje

arco del personaje, evolución del personaje

hamartia
hamartia
[Sustantivo]

a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story

hamartia, defecto trágico

hamartia, defecto trágico

character flaw
character flaw
[Sustantivo]

a negative trait or quality of a fictional character that leads to their downfall or contributes to their struggles or conflicts throughout the story

defecto de carácter, falla de carácter

defecto de carácter, falla de carácter

characterization
characterization
[Sustantivo]

the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer

caracterización

caracterización

Ex: The characterization of the antagonist was particularly compelling , as the writer explored the motivations behind his actions and revealed the humanity beneath his villainous exterior .La **caracterización** del antagonista fue particularmente convincente, ya que el escritor exploró las motivaciones detrás de sus acciones y reveló la humanidad bajo su apariencia villana.
hero
hero
[Sustantivo]

the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The story follows the hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .La historia sigue la transformación del **héroe** de agricultor a caballero.
internal conflict
internal conflict
[Sustantivo]

the psychological struggle that takes place within a character's mind or emotions

conflicto interno, lucha interna

conflicto interno, lucha interna

narrator
narrator
[Sustantivo]

the person who tells the story in a novel, poem, etc.

narrador

narrador

Ex: As the narrator, she guided the audience through the twists and turns of the plot .Como **narradora**, guió al público a través de los giros y vueltas de la trama.
personage
personage
[Sustantivo]

a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative

personaje

personaje

protagonist
protagonist
[Sustantivo]

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .La búsqueda de redención y perdón del **protagonista** forma el núcleo emocional de la narrativa, resonando con la audiencia a un nivel profundamente humano.
villain
villain
[Sustantivo]

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

villano

villano

Ex: The audience booed when the villain appeared on stage .El público abucheó cuando el **villano** apareció en el escenario.
pathetic fallacy
pathetic fallacy
[Sustantivo]

the attribution of human traits and feelings to objects, animals, or natural phenomena in art and literature

falacia patética, falacia antropomórfica

falacia patética, falacia antropomórfica

anthropomorphism
anthropomorphism
[Sustantivo]

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfismo

antropomorfismo

to [break] the fourth wall

(of characters in a narrative) to speak directly to the audience or acknowledge that they are part of a fictional work

author surrogate
author surrogate
[Sustantivo]

a character in a work of fiction who is thought to represent the author's personal beliefs, experiences, or opinions

portavoz del autor, personaje que representa al autor

portavoz del autor, personaje que representa al autor

audience surrogate
audience surrogate
[Sustantivo]

a character in a work of fiction who is used to help the audience understand and relate to the story

suplente de la audiencia, representante del público

suplente de la audiencia, representante del público

unreliable narrator

a narrative technique in which the credibility and truthfulness of the narrator are called into question

narrador no fiable, narrador poco confiable

narrador no fiable, narrador poco confiable

omniscient narrator

a narrative technique in which the narrator is all-knowing and has access to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of all the characters in the story

narrador omnisciente, narración omnisciente

narrador omnisciente, narración omnisciente

shoulder angel
shoulder angel
[Sustantivo]

a fictional character, often portrayed as an angelic being, who represents a character's conscience or moral compass

ángel de la guarda, conciencia angelical

ángel de la guarda, conciencia angelical

shoulder devil
shoulder devil
[Sustantivo]

a fictional character, often portrayed as an unethical being, who represents a character's inner voice of temptation

diablo del hombro, ángel malo

diablo del hombro, ángel malo

point of view

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

punto de vista, perspectiva

punto de vista, perspectiva

Ex: She struggled to decide whether to use a third-person omniscient POV.
character
character
[Sustantivo]

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

personaje

personaje

Ex: Katniss Everdeen is a strong and resourceful character in The Hunger Games .Katniss Everdeen es un **personaje** fuerte e ingenioso en Los Juegos del Hambre.
exposition
exposition
[Sustantivo]

a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse

exposición

exposición

Ex: In the opening scene of the play , the narrator delivered a concise exposition, setting the stage for the unfolding events .En la escena inicial de la obra, el narrador entregó una **exposición** concisa, preparando el escenario para los eventos que se desarrollaban.
mood
mood
[Sustantivo]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

ambiente, atmósfera

ambiente, atmósfera

fall
fall
[Sustantivo]

a sudden or significant decline in status, influence, fortune, or character

Ex: His fall in reputation was gradual but irreversible .
reveal
reveal
[Sustantivo]

the act or moment of disclosing previously hidden or unknown information to an audience

revelación, descubrimiento

revelación, descubrimiento

Ex: The reveal of the secret passage excited the children .La **revelación** del pasaje secreto emocionó a los niños.
complication
complication
[Sustantivo]

an event or situation that creates a problem or obstacle for the protagonist or other characters in a story

complicación, obstáculo

complicación, obstáculo

relief
relief
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of ease or release that occurs after a period of tension, suspense, or stress in a story

Ex: Relief came when the protagonist finally escaped the trap .
dynamic character
dynamic character
[Sustantivo]

a character in a story who undergoes significant internal changes and growth over the course of the narrative

personaje dinámico, personaje evolutivo

personaje dinámico, personaje evolutivo

flat character
flat character
[Sustantivo]

a character in a story who is not highly developed, and typically has only one or two distinguishing traits or characteristics

personaje plano, personaje unidimensional

personaje plano, personaje unidimensional

foil
foil
[Sustantivo]

a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter

Ex: The twins ' opposing personalities make each a foil to the other .
ingenue
ingenue
[Sustantivo]

a young, innocent, and naive character, often a young woman, in a story or play

ingenua

ingenua

round character
round character
[Sustantivo]

a complex and multidimensional character in a story, who often undergoes significant growth and change throughout the narrative

personaje redondo, personaje complejo

personaje redondo, personaje complejo

static character
static character
[Sustantivo]

a character in a work of fiction who remains the same from the beginning of the story to the end, without undergoing significant personal development or change

personaje estático, personaje inmutable

personaje estático, personaje inmutable

stock character
stock character
[Sustantivo]

a stereotype or cliché character that is easily recognizable and often used in literature or other forms of media

personaje estereotipado, cliché de personaje

personaje estereotipado, cliché de personaje

first-person narrative

a point of view in which the story is told from the perspective of a character using "I" or "we"

narrativa en primera persona, relato en primera persona

narrativa en primera persona, relato en primera persona

second-person narrative

a point of view in which the story is told using "you" as the pronoun for the protagonist or narrator, making the reader or audience feel more involved in the story

narrativa en segunda persona, relato en segunda persona

narrativa en segunda persona, relato en segunda persona

third-person narrative

a mode of storytelling where the narrator refers to characters using pronouns like "he" and "she" and is not a character in the story

tercera persona

tercera persona

Ex: Through the third-person narrative, the author maintained a sense of suspense by withholding certain information from the reader until later in the story .A través de la **narrativa en tercera persona**, el autor mantuvo un sentido de suspense al retener cierta información del lector hasta más adelante en la historia.
love interest
love interest
[Sustantivo]

a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative

objeto de deseo

objeto de deseo

Ex: In the play , the love interest added emotional depth to the protagonist 's journey .En la obra, **el interés amoroso** añadió profundidad emocional al viaje del protagonista.
sidekick
sidekick
[Sustantivo]

a close companion or assistant to the protagonist of a work of fiction, who provides support, advice, or comic relief

compinche, ayudante

compinche, ayudante

father figure
father figure
[Sustantivo]

a character who plays the role of a father, mentor, protector, or guide to a younger character

figura paterna, modelo paternal

figura paterna, modelo paternal

mother figure
mother figure
[Sustantivo]

a character, usually female, who functions as a nurturing or guiding influence over the other characters, often acting in a maternal role

figura materna, modelo materno

figura materna, modelo materno

confidant
confidant
[Sustantivo]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

confidente

confidente

Ex: The politician's confidant leaked sensitive information to the press.El **confidente** del político filtró información sensible a la prensa.
deuteragonist
deuteragonist
[Sustantivo]

the second most important character after the protagonist, and often plays a key role in the story's development

deuteragonista, segundo personaje principal

deuteragonista, segundo personaje principal

tertiary character
tertiary character
[Sustantivo]

a character who appears in a supporting role and has minimal impact on the story

personaje terciario, figurante

personaje terciario, figurante

symbolic character
symbolic character
[Sustantivo]

a character in literature who represents an idea or a concept beyond their literal meaning and functions as a symbol to convey deeper meanings and themes

personaje simbólico

personaje simbólico

heroine
heroine
[Sustantivo]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .La historia trata sobre una **heroína** que lucha contra el mal con sus poderes mágicos.
sage
sage
[Sustantivo]

a wise and insightful figure who offers guidance, advice, or philosophical reflection, often in stories or real life

sabio

sabio

Ex: Every fantasy tale seems to include a mysterious sage.Cada cuento de fantasía parece incluir un **sabio** misterioso.
fool
fool
[Sustantivo]

a performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances

bufón, payaso de la corte

bufón, payaso de la corte

everyman
everyman
[Sustantivo]

a literary or dramatic character representing the ordinary individual, often placed in extraordinary circumstances and often used to evoke empathy in the audience

el hombre común, el hombre corriente

el hombre común, el hombre corriente

gentleman thief
gentleman thief
[Sustantivo]

a fictional character archetype who, despite engaging in criminal activities, is sophisticated, charming, and often possesses a strong moral code that sets them apart from other criminals

ladrón caballero, ladrón de guante blanco

ladrón caballero, ladrón de guante blanco

boy next door
boy next door
[Sustantivo]

a type of character archetype often used in storytelling, representing a wholesome and relatable male love interest who typically has a close connection to the protagonist

el chico de al lado, el vecino encantador

el chico de al lado, el vecino encantador

girl next door
girl next door
[Sustantivo]

a character archetype that is often described as wholesome, down-to-earth, and relatable

chica de al lado, vecina

chica de al lado, vecina

black knight
black knight
[Sustantivo]

a stock character often depicted as a sinister figure in literature and folklore who is usually the enemy of the hero

caballero negro, negro caballero

caballero negro, negro caballero

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