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| characterization | the process by which the author reveals the character's traits |
| direct characterization | the author directly tells the reader the character's specific traits |
| indirect characterization | the read finds the character's traits through speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, or looks |
| flat character | a character with only one trait |
| dynamic character | a character that changes from the start to the finish of a story |
| static character | a character that stays the same throughout the story |
| narrator | the person telling the story |
| first person | writing that uses I, we, me, myself |
| third person limited | the narrator only knows the thoughts and feeling of one or two characters |
| third person omnicent | the narrator only knows the thoughts and feeling of every character in the story |
| narrative | writing that tells a story |
| persuasive | writing that attempts to change the opinion of the reader |
| descriptive | writing that uses many adjectives and the senses |
| expository | writing that explains a topic |
| introduction | the beginning of a story |
| conclusion | the ending of a story |
| essay | a written work that contains multiple paragraphs. Example: 5 paragraph essay |
| compose | to create, to write |
| create | to make, to compose |
| round character | a character with multiple/many traits |
