| A | B |
|---|
| antagonist | the character who works against the protagonist |
| character | a verbal representation of a human being |
| character trait | a quality of mind or habitual mode of behavior |
| dynamic character | a character which recognizes, changes with, or adjusts to circumstances |
| flat character | a character which does not grow or change |
| protagonist | the character central to the action |
| round character | a character which is full, lifelike, and memorable |
| stereotype character | a character who expresses no ideas except those of his class |
| stock character | a character in a repeating situation; does not grow or change |
| verisimilitude | realism, like truth |
