| Term | Definition |
| characterization | presentation of a character or characters on the stage or in writing, especially by imitating or describing actions, gestures, or speeches |
| major characters | almost always round or three-dimensional characters. they have good and bad qualities. their goals, ambitions and values change. a round character changes as a result of what happens to him or her. a character who changes inside as a result of what happens to him is referred to in literature as a DYNAMIC character. a dynamic character grows or progresses to a higher level of understanding in the course of the story. |
| protagonist | the main character in the story |
| antagonist | the character or force that opposes the protagonist |