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Literature - Characterization
Here you will learn some English words related to characterization such as "archetype", "protagonist", and "love interest".
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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
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
a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative
the attribution of human traits and feelings to objects, animals, or natural phenomena in art and literature
(of characters in a narrative) to speak directly to the audience or acknowledge that they are part of a fictional work
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, often portrayed as an unethical being, who represents a character's inner voice of temptation
a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse
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
