2. Characterization

3. Protagonist - She or he is always involved in the main conflict and its resolution. Usually a main character. Antagonist- The person opposing the protagonist. Characterization- the development of the characters in the story.

4. Flat Character A character who we know very little about and is NOT a main character. Example: Like a geeky science professor

5. Round Character A character who we know a LOT about in the story. Story gives us many details for the character. Example: Like The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)

6. Dynamic Character A character that changes internally during the story. (Brain and/or Heart) Example: Stitch, from Lilo and Stitch

7. Static Character A character who does not change. Example: Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird.

8. Types of Conflict

9. External Conflict There are three types of external conflict: character vs. character; character vs. society; and character vs. nature.

10. Character vs. Character The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with others, especially the antagonist.

11. Character vs. Society The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with society as a whole.

12. Character vs. Nature The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with the elements of nature.

13. Internal Conflict The protagonist in the story experiences conflict with her or his conscience.