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Literatura - Characterization

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à caracterização, como "arquétipo", "protagonista" e "interesse amoroso".

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

desenvolvimento do personagem, evolução do personagem

desenvolvimento do personagem, evolução do personagem

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

arquétipo, modelo

arquétipo, modelo

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voice
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the way in which a character's personality, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions are expressed through their speech and thoughts

voz, tom

voz, tom

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antagonist
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villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

antagonista, vilão

antagonista, vilão

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 .Ao longo da história, a luta do protagonista contra o **antagonista** serviu como uma metáfora para temas maiores de bem contra o mal e a resiliência do espírito humano.
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antihero
[substantivo]

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

anti-herói, personagem principal não heróico

anti-herói, personagem principal não heróico

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backstory
[substantivo]

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

história passada, antecedentes

história passada, antecedentes

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory.A história imersiva do videogame incluía missões opcionais que permitiam aos jogadores descobrir aspectos ocultos do **passado** do protagonista.
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character arc
[substantivo]

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

arco do personagem, evolução do personagem

arco do personagem, evolução do personagem

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hamartia
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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, defeito trágico

hamartia, defeito trágico

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

defeito de caráter, fraqueza de caráter

defeito de caráter, fraqueza de caráter

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characterization
[substantivo]

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

caracterização, representação

caracterização, representação

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 .A **caracterização** do antagonista foi particularmente convincente, pois o escritor explorou as motivações por trás de suas ações e revelou a humanidade por trás de sua aparência vilã.
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hero
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the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

herói, protagonista

herói, protagonista

Ex: The story follows the hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .A história acompanha a transformação do **herói** de agricultor a cavaleiro.
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internal conflict
[substantivo]

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

conflito interno, luta interna

conflito interno, luta interna

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narrator
[substantivo]

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

narrador, relator

narrador, relator

Ex: As the narrator, she guided the audience through the twists and turns of the plot .Como **narradora**, ela guiou o público através dos altos e baixos do enredo.
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personage
[substantivo]

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

personagem, figura

personagem, figura

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protagonist
[substantivo]

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

personagem principal, protagonista

personagem principal, 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 .A busca do **protagonista** por redenção e perdão forma o núcleo emocional da narrativa, ressoando com o público em um nível profundamente humano.
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villain
[substantivo]

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

vilão, antagonista

vilão, antagonista

Ex: The audience booed when the villain appeared on stage .A plateia vaiou quando o **vilão** apareceu no palco.
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pathetic fallacy
[substantivo]

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

falácia patética, atribuição patética

falácia patética, atribuição patética

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anthropomorphism
[substantivo]

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

antropomorfismo, personificação

antropomorfismo, personificação

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

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author surrogate
[substantivo]

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

porta-voz do autor, personagem que representa o autor

porta-voz do autor, personagem que representa o autor

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audience surrogate
[substantivo]

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

substituto da audiência, representante do público

substituto da audiência, representante do público

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unreliable narrator
[substantivo]

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

narrador não confiável, narrador pouco confiável

narrador não confiável, narrador pouco confiável

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omniscient narrator
[substantivo]

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 onisciente, narração onisciente

narrador onisciente, narração onisciente

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shoulder angel
[substantivo]

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

anjo da guarda, consciência angelical

anjo da guarda, consciência angelical

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shoulder devil
[substantivo]

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

diabo do ombro, anjo mau

diabo do ombro, anjo mau

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the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

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

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

personagem, herói

personagem, herói

Ex: Katniss Everdeen is a strong and resourceful character in The Hunger Games .Katniss Everdeen é um **personagem** forte e engenhoso em Jogos Vorazes.
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exposition
[substantivo]

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

exposição

exposição

Ex: In the opening scene of the play , the narrator delivered a concise exposition, setting the stage for the unfolding events .Na cena de abertura da peça, o narrador fez uma **exposição** concisa, preparando o palco para os eventos que se desenrolavam.
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mood
[substantivo]

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

clima, atmosfera

clima, atmosfera

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fall
[substantivo]

a sudden or significant decline in a character's status, power, or fortune

queda, declínio

queda, declínio

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reveal
[substantivo]

the moment when previously hidden or unknown information is unveiled or disclosed to the reader or audience

revelação, desvendamento

revelação, desvendamento

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complication
[substantivo]

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

complicação, obstáculo

complicação, obstáculo

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relief
[substantivo]

a feeling of release or relaxation that comes after a period of tension or suspense in a story

alívio, descompressão

alívio, descompressão

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

personagem dinâmico, personagem evolutivo

personagem dinâmico, personagem evolutivo

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flat character
[substantivo]

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

personagem plano, personagem unidimensional

personagem plano, personagem unidimensional

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foil
[substantivo]

a character in a story who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character

contraponto, personagem contraste

contraponto, personagem contraste

Ex: In the story , the antagonist 's ruthless ambition acts as a foil to the protagonist 's compassionate leadership , showcasing the moral differences between them .Na história, a ambição implacável do antagonista age como um **contraste** para a liderança compassiva do protagonista, mostrando as diferenças morais entre eles.
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ingenue
[substantivo]

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

ingênua, jovem inocente

ingênua, jovem inocente

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round character
[substantivo]

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

personagem redondo, personagem complexo

personagem redondo, personagem complexo

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static character
[substantivo]

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

personagem estático, personagem imutável

personagem estático, personagem imutável

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stock character
[substantivo]

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

personagem estereotipado, clichê de personagem

personagem estereotipado, clichê de personagem

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

narrativa em primeira pessoa, relato em primeira pessoa

narrativa em primeira pessoa, relato em primeira pessoa

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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 em segunda pessoa, narração em segunda pessoa

narrativa em segunda pessoa, narração em segunda pessoa

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

narrativa em terceira pessoa, relato em terceira pessoa

narrativa em terceira pessoa, relato em terceira pessoa

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 .Através da **narrativa em terceira pessoa**, o autor manteve um senso de suspense ao reter certas informações do leitor até mais tarde na história.
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love interest
[substantivo]

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

interesse amoroso, par romântico

interesse amoroso, par romântico

Ex: In the play , the love interest added emotional depth to the protagonist 's journey .Na peça, o **interesse amoroso** acrescentou profundidade emocional à jornada do protagonista.
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sidekick
[substantivo]

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

ajudante, companheiro

ajudante, companheiro

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father figure
[substantivo]

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

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mother figure
[substantivo]

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

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confidant
[substantivo]

a character who serves as a trusted friend or advisor to the protagonist and with whom they share their innermost thoughts and feelings

confidente, amigo de confiança

confidente, amigo de confiança

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

deuteragonista, segundo personagem principal

deuteragonista, segundo personagem principal

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tertiary character
[substantivo]

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

personagem terciário, figurante

personagem terciário, figurante

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symbolic character
[substantivo]

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

personagem simbólico

personagem simbólico

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heroine
[substantivo]

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

heroína, protagonista feminina

heroína, protagonista feminina

Ex: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .A história é sobre uma **heroína** que luta contra o mal com seus poderes mágicos.
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sage
[substantivo]

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

sábio, mentor

sábio, mentor

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fool
[substantivo]

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

bobo, palhaço

bobo, palhaço

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everyman
[substantivo]

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

o homem comum, o cidadão médio

o homem comum, o cidadão médio

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gentleman thief
[substantivo]

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

ladrão cavalheiro, ladrão de colarinho branco

ladrão cavalheiro, ladrão de colarinho branco

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boy next door
[substantivo]

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

o rapaz da porta ao lado, o vizinho encantador

o rapaz da porta ao lado, o vizinho encantador

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

garota da porta ao lado, vizinha

garota da porta ao lado, vizinha

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black knight
[substantivo]

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

cavaleiro negro, cavaleiro das trevas

cavaleiro negro, cavaleiro das trevas

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