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What is a character?

What are narrative techniques?

The process by which authors reveal a character's physical appearance, personality, motivations, and point of view is called________.

In which type of characterization does the author TELL readers what a character is like through statements and descriptions?

In which type of characterization does the author SHOW readers what a character is like through the way the character speaks, dresses, or acts, what the character thinks, and how other characters react to that character?

What is a complex character?

Characters' reasons for their actions and behaviors is called________.

What is the difference between a complex character and a static character?

Characters drive a story's_______forward through the conflicts they create and serve as vehicles through which authors convey their______.

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A character is a person, animal, or entity in a narrative work that possesses distinct traits and personalities.

Narrative techniques are methods used by an author to tell a story, including point of view, structure, and character development.

The process by which authors reveal a character's physical appearance, personality, motivations, and point of view is called characterization.

In which type of characterization does the author TELL readers what a character is like through statements and descriptions? This is called direct characterization.

In which type of characterization does the author SHOW readers what a character is like through actions and reactions? This is called indirect characterization.

A complex character is one who exhibits varied and sometimes contradictory traits, showing depth and development throughout the narrative.

Characters' reasons for their actions and behaviors are called motivation.

The difference between a complex character and a static character is that a complex character undergoes development and change, while a static character remains the same throughout the story.

Characters drive a story's plot forward through the conflicts they create and serve as vehicles through which authors convey their themes.

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