| A | B |
|---|
| characters | the people and creatures in a story |
| characterization | how the author shows/tells you what a character is like |
| direct characterization | the author TELLS you what the char. is like |
| indirect characterization | the author SHOWS you what the char. is like |
| character trait | a quality that gives insight into the character's personality |
| protagonist | the "good guy" of the story |
| antagonist | the "bad guy" in the story |
| conflict | The struggle between characters and opposing forces. |
| infer | to use evidence to draw a conclusion |
