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What does the term 'character' refer to?
What does the term 'character' refer to?
- Imaginary persons who take part in the action
- Classification of similar people into types
- Only the individual differences among people
- Fictional representation of a person and their unique qualities (correct)
How are the aspects of a character usually revealed?
How are the aspects of a character usually revealed?
- Through the individual differences among people
- Through actions, reactions, physical appearance, and speech (correct)
- Through the classification of similar people into types
- Through the imagined plot and narration
What is the advantage of portraying characters in broader strokes?
What is the advantage of portraying characters in broader strokes?
- It emphasizes unique individuals and their complexities
- It allows for more detailed background descriptions
- It simplifies personalities and reduces the need for exposition
- It heightens the contrasts between character types, adding to the drama (correct)
What does characterization in drama often emphasize?
What does characterization in drama often emphasize?
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What does the word 'character' refer to in the context of a plot?
What does the word 'character' refer to in the context of a plot?
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Study Notes
Character and Characterization
- In literature, the term 'character' refers to a person or animal that takes part in the action of a story.
- The aspects of a character are usually revealed through their: • Actions • Dialogue • Description • What other characters say about them
- Portraying characters in broader strokes, rather than detailing every trait, allows the audience to: • Fill in gaps with their own imagination • Create a more personal connection with the character
- In drama, characterization often emphasizes: • Contrasts and contradictions within a character • Inner conflicts and emotions
- In the context of a plot, the word 'character' refers to the: • Person or animal's role in the story • Traits and qualities that influence their actions and decisions
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"Test Your Knowledge of Characters in Literature and Media" Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz on characters in literature and media. Identify famous characters, their traits, and roles in different stories and genres.
