storyline and plot elements. humanities 13 - world literature. 1. plot 2. rising action 3. turning point 4. climax 5. falling action 6. resolution

1. TYPES OF
CHARACTERS
IN LITERATURE
ESIDERA, Esther Joy L.
BSMT – 2C Humanities 13
July 13, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Philippines
I learn about types of
characters in literature,
electronic research, and
citing references by
completing this exercise.
PROTAGONISTS
ANTAGONISTS
SUPPORT CHARACTERS
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
BRAIN EXERCISE
Simplicity
is Beauty
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2. 1. Types of
Protagonists
There are four types of
protagonists.
1. THE HERO
2. THE ANTI-HERO
3. THE TRAGIC HERO
4. THE CARICATURE

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HERO
 Quote a definition: a person, typically
a man, who is admired or idealized for
courage, outstanding achievements,
or noble qualities.
 Source & hyperlink:
https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?
sourceid=chrome-
instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=hero%20meaning
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 In my own words: a man who has supernatural
abilities which is admired by people.
 My own example: The time when I saved a kitten
from starvation, the kitten was living in the streets,
and what I did was that I took care of the kitten. And
now the kitten is now a mature adult cat.
http://es.pffanon.wikia.com/wiki/Archivo:Marvel-super-hero-squad-arte-012.jpg
HERO

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ANTI-HERO
ANTI-HERO
 Quote a definition: a protagonist or
notable figure who is conspicuously
lacking in heroic qualities.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/antihero
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 In my own words: a hero who lacks something.
 My own example: The time when you have such
great strength and all but you lack patience.
http://www.ign.com/images/games/marvel-super-hero-squad-pc-14252933/4fa6cb32cdc388ed13f36d9c

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TRAGIC HERO
TRAGIC HERO
 Quote a definition: a great or
virtuous character in a dramatic
tragedy who is destined for
downfall, suffering, or defeat.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.com/br
owse/tragic%20hero
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 In my own words: a character who is bound for
defeat or suffering.
 My own example: Instead of having a happy
blind date, you ended up being abused.
http://hirokiart.deviantart.com/art/Kaneki-Tokyo-Ghoul-427904398

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CARICATURE
CARICATURE
 Quote a definition: someone or
something that is very
exaggerated in a funny or foolish
way.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/caricature
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 In my own words: a very funny character
 My own example: A time when you’re having
fun with your friends and you’re the very funny
one. And they kept on laughing.
http://chairgoh.deviantart.com/art/Mr-Bean-caricature-153065577

7. 2. Types of
Antagonists
There are five kinds of
antagonists.
1. THE MAIN ANTAGONIST
2. THE NEMESIS
3. THE SHAPE-SHIFTER
4. THE CHANGE AGENT
5. THE ROMANTIC ANGLE

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ANTAGONIST05
ANTAGONIST
 Quote a definition: a person who is
opposed to, struggles against, or
competes with another; opponent;
adversary.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.com/br
owse/antagonist
 In my own words: the enemy. Opposite of
protagonist
 My own example: Jayke being the innocent one
and the Devil the evil one. The Devil tries to
tempt Jayke on playing video games instead of
doing his homework.
http://s1323.photobucket.com/user/slikezadesktop/media/bad-guy-avengers-movie-

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NEMESIS06
NEMESIS
 Quote a definition: an opponent or
enemy that is very difficult to
defeat
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/nemesis
 In my own words: powerful opponent of the hero
 My own example: Temptation is very hard to
defeat.
http://www.angelascottauthor.com/blog/good-and-evil-are-only-perspectives-lets-talk-

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SHAPE-SHIFTER07
SHAPE-SHIFTER
 Quote a definition: one that seems
able to change form or identity at
will; especially : a mythical figure
that can assume different forms (as
of animals)
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/shape-
shifter
 In my own words: one that can change into
animal, person and the likes.
 My own example: In the movie X-men, the
character mystique can change form into any
person she likes. She can even turn into an
animal
http://a-lise.deviantart.com/art/Mystique-Troubled-Mind-357059192

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CHANGE AGENT
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CHANGE AGENT
 Quote a definition: someone who is
employed by a company or
organization to change the way in
which it is organized and managed.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/
us/dictionary/american/change-
agent
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 In my own words: He/She wants change in the
world.
 My own example: Dante wants to change the
type of sending chocolates in the world. Instead
of bunnies, he prefer chicks.
http://www.ghostlittle.com/blog/bid/270798/You-Guys-I-Watched-The-Twilight-Saga-

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ROMANTIC ANGLE
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ROMANTIC ANGLE
 Quote a definition: is usually a
romantic relationship involving three
people.
 Source & hyperlink:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_tria
ngle
 In my own words: also known as romantic love
triangle. A love comprising of three lovers.
 My own example: A is in love with B, but B is in
love with C, while C is in love with A.
http://www.walls4.com/wallpaper/new-moon-love-triangle_w861.html

13. 3. Types of
Support
Characters
There are six types of
supporting characters.
1. THE SIDEKICK CHARACTER
2. THE MENTOR CHARACTER
3. THE FOIL CHARACTER
4. THE COMIC RELIEF CHARACTER
5. THE EXTRAS
6. THE CHORUS (e.g., Greek tragedy)

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SIDEKICK11
CONFIDANT
 Quote a definition: a person who
helps and spends a lot of time with
someone who is usually more
important, powerful, etc.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/sidekick
 In my own words: a person who is an assistant
 My own example: the assistant is busy with
his/her manager but at the same time he/she
has plans for his family, instead he chose work
over family.
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/teen-titans-robin/

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MENTOR10
ROMANTIC ANGLE
 Quote a definition: someone who
teaches or gives help and advice
to a less experienced and often
younger person
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/mentor
 In my own words: a teacher that helps his/her
student to improve in something.
 My own example: Math teacher helps the
students how to solve an equation.
http://www.wewantinsanity.com/am2/publish/mikejohns/GNGRollCall.shtml

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FOIL12
FOIL
 Quote a definition: someone or
something that serves as a contrast
to another
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/foil
 In my own words: two character balance each
other. They are almost like two halves of a whole
person
 My own example: Harry is the protagonist and
Voldemort is the antagonist. In the movie, they
have connection. If one dies, the other one dies.
http://chrispco.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html

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COMIC RELIEF13
COMIC RELIEF
 Quote a definition: a character in a
story that brings a light comic air into
the work. Just as a hero brings heroism.
The comic relief usually does some
hilarious or hilariously stupid quip.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defi
ne.php?term=comic+relief
 In my own words: a character to that bring more
happiness
 My own example: a situation where Homer
brings happiness to the family.
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/frozen-story-head-paul-briggs-talks-about-truth-in-

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EXTRAS14
EXTRAS
 Quote a definition: a person
engaged temporarily to fill out a
scene in a movie or play,
especially as one of a crowd.
 Source & hyperlink:
https://www.google.com.ph/web
hp?sourceid=chrome-
instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=extras%20meaning
 In my own words: character who needs to fill up
the set for it to be complete.
 My own example: in some movies, the people
you see walking in the streets, people talking
behind the main characters are called extras.
http://listverse.com/2012/06/16/top-10-iconic-background-characters/

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CHORUS15
CHORUS
 Quote a definition: a group of
performers who comment on the main
action, typically speaking and moving
together.
 Source & hyperlink:
https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?s
ourceid=chrome-
instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=chorus+meaning
 In my own words: group of singers who sings
together at the same time.
 My own example: an acapella group who sings
using their mouth and body.
http://www.wou.edu/~aarndt08/myweb/Chorus.html

20. 4. Types of
Character
Development
There are two types of
character development.
1. THE FLAT CHARACTER
2. THE ROUND CHARACTER

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FLAT CHARACTER
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COMIC RELIEF
 Quote a definition: an easily
recognized character type in fiction
who may not be fully delineated but is
useful in carrying out some narrative
purpose of the author.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.com/brows
e/flat%20character
 In my own words: these characters may not be
realistic.
 My own example: a movie full of imaginations
which we can’t relate in the real life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Voldemort

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ROUND CHARACTER
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ROUND CHARACTER
 Quote a definition: a character in
fiction whose personality, background,
motives, and other features are fully
delineated by the author.
 Source & hyperlink:
http://dictionary.reference.com/brows
e/round%20character?s=t
 In my own words: they behave like people in the
real world.
 My own example: In the movie Marley and Me,
people can relate to the story of a dog who
died because of sickness. It was a sad story.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/rob-fee/2014/10/10-shocking-things-you-probably-never-

23. 5. BRAIN
EXERCISE &
PRACTICE
ESIDERA, Esther Joy L.
BSMT – 2C Humanities 13
July 13, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University,
Philippines
I personalize my learning
about the types of literary
characters by completing
this activity.
1. NEW INPUTS
2. CONNECTIONS
3. APPLICATIONS
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24. New concepts learned
 What new stuff did you learn when you did
this assignment?
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most meaningful stuff first
- I learned that there are different types of
characters. I only knew protagonist and
antagonist. Good thing I now know that there
are several more characters in a story. It
would be a great help if I would make a
movie.
NEW INPUTS
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25. This reminds me of…
 Connect the new stuff you learned to
events in your own life.
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most unforgettable events first
- This reminds me of I being the antagonist
and my siblings were the protagonists. I was
bullying them for I was really bored that
time.
CONNECTIONS
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26. Usefulness in real situations
 How can you use what you have learned
in some situations in your own life?
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most emotional situations first
- If I were to make a novel or some short
story, the learning that I learned today
would be such a great help for me to
identify different characters.
APPLICATIONS
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Note: Tests can include ideas from this source.

27. Works Cited (Definitions)
 https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-
instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=hero%20meaning
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antihero
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tragic%20hero
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caricature
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/antagonist
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemesis
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shape-shifter
 http://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/americ
an/change-agent
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_triangle
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidekick
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28. Works Cited (Definitions)
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor
 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foil
 http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=comic
+relief
 https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-
instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=extras%20meaning
 https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-
instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=chorus+meaning
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flat%20character
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flat%20character
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29. Works Cited (Photos)
 http://es.pffanon.wikia.com/wiki/Archivo:Marvel-super-hero-squad-
arte-012.jpg
 http://www.ign.com/images/games/marvel-super-hero-squad-pc-
14252933/4fa6cb32cdc388ed13f36d9c
 http://hirokiart.deviantart.com/art/Kaneki-Tokyo-Ghoul-427904398
 http://chairgoh.deviantart.com/art/Mr-Bean-caricature-153065577
 http://s1323.photobucket.com/user/slikezadesktop/media/bad-
guy-avengers-movie-wallpapers.jpg.html
 http://www.angelascottauthor.com/blog/good-and-evil-are-only-
perspectives-lets-talk-bad-guys-how-bad-is-your-antagonist
 http://a-lise.deviantart.com/art/Mystique-Troubled-Mind-357059192
 http://a-lise.deviantart.com/art/Mystique-Troubled-Mind-357059192
 http://www.walls4.com/wallpaper/new-moon-love-
triangle_w861.html
 https://www.pinterest.com/explore/teen-titans-robin/
REFERENCING
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30. Works Cited (Photos)
 http://www.wewantinsanity.com/am2/publish/mikej
ohns/GNGRollCall.shtml
 http://chrispco.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.ht
ml
 http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/frozen-story-
head-paul-briggs-talks-about-truth-in-storytelling-
92787.html
 http://listverse.com/2012/06/16/top-10-iconic-
background-characters/
 http://www.wou.edu/~aarndt08/myweb/Chorus.htm
l
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Voldemort
 http://thoughtcatalog.com/rob-fee/2014/10/10-
shocking-things-you-probably-never-noticed-in-harry-
potter/
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