Characterization Literary Terms

Direct Characterization- When the author writes out specific things about the character that he wants the audience to know.

Indirect Characterization- When one infer's through actions things about the character.

Round Characters- When a character is complex and undergos development, and can sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader.

Flat Characters- The character is uncomplicated and easy to understand.

Stock Characters- normally background characters. They don't have a purpose behind the things they do or say.

Static Characters- Do not change throughout the story.

Dynamic Characters- Change throughout the story.