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honors english/ elements of fiction

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setting
where the story takes place
setting as a mirror
a type of setting that mirrors a prevailing mood
setting as a mold
a type of setting that often shapes a character
setting as an escape
a type of setting that takes readers to imaginary settings as an escape
character
a person depicted in a narrative or drama
protagonist
the main character in a story
antagonist
the character who opposes the protagonist
dynamic character
a type of character who changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a conflict
epiphany
a flash of recognition in which someone or something is seen in a new light
static character
a type of character who does not change over time; his or her personality does not transform or evolve
round character
a type of character who has a complex personality or well-developed personality
flat character
a type of character that is the opposite of a round character; has one or two personality traits
stock character
a type of character who have become conventional or stereotypical through repeated use in particular types of stories
anti-hero
a type of character who lacks conventional nobility of mind, and who struggles for values not deemed universally admirable
foil character
a type of character whose personal qualities contrast with another character (usually the protagonist)
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