ProtagonistThe main character in a work of fiction
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A primary participant in a story, often the hero or heroine.
AntagonistThe character who opposes the main character in a story
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A character, group of characters, or institution that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend.
ArcThe gradual development or transformation of a character
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A term used in literature and film to describe the development of a character over time, usually in terms of character growth, moral development, or emotional maturation.
ForeshadowA literary device used to suggest upcoming events
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A narrative device in which an author gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
BackstoryThe history of a character or the world before the story begins
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The history or background created for a character, setting, or situation in a narrative.