Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Character roles & hierarchy · Working

Foil

Also called: contrast character

ELI5

A character whose contrast with another character reveals important qualities in both.

Used in conversation

“The foil should be visible in the examples, not just the overview.”

Pitch context

Use this when a deck or treatment needs to describe the people, world, tone or audience promise precisely.

Why it matters: Helps describe who the project follows, where it lives and what kind of experience it promises.

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