Words Related to Literature - Characterization

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

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

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

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the practice of attributing human qualities to objects or gods

a situation when a character in a story acknowledges and directly addresses the audience or reader, thereby breaking the imaginary "fourth wall" that separates the fictional world from the real world

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

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

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

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

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

a fictional character that represents a person's inner voice of temptation and often appears as a small devil perched on one shoulder

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

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

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

the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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