they are simplistic and can be described in one or two sentences

when the main character has a conflict with the environment

a written, typed, or printed communication, especially one sent in an envelope by mail or messenger.

an action word

Capulet

this character is multi fated and complex

the main character has a conflict with another character

a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world.

a repetition of the consonant at the beginning of a series of words

Petra

this character does not change. they stay the same throughout the whole story

the main character has a conflict with a supernatural force

a short novel or long short story.

a comparison using like or as

Karin

this character changes throughout the story

the main character has a conflict with some part of himself

may or may not follow the rules of formal language

a comparison made without using like or as

Hastiness

a stereotypical character well known in literature

the main character has a conflict with the larger society

follows the rules and conventions of formal language

an exaggeration of a statement for humorous effect

a comparison of similarities between two pieces of literature