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What is a major character in a story?

A character that is vital to the development and resolution of the plot (correct)
A character that only appears at the beginning of the story
A character that is only mentioned but not seen
A character that is not central to the plot

Who is the protagonist in a story?

The character who has a complex personality
The character who helps move the plot events forward
The character who opposes the main character
The central character who faces a conflict to overcome (correct)

What is a dynamic character?

A character with a complex personality
A character who does not change over time
A character who changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a conflict or facing a crisis (correct)
A character with one kind of personality trait

What is a flat character?

A character known for one kind of personality trait or characteristic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is direct characterization?

When the author explicitly describes a character's personality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is indirect characterization?

When the reader infers a character's personality through their actions and speech (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a stock character?

A character who has become stereotypical through repeated use in stories (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can the setting of a story help to create?

The mood or how the reader feels (B) Signup and view all the answers

What typically occurs in the rising action of a story?

A series of events building suspense and drama (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resolution in a story?

To tie up loose ends and reach a conclusion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a first-person narrator?

The narrator uses the pronoun 'I' or 'we' to tell the story (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'omniscient' mean in the context of narration?

Having all knowledge of the characters' thoughts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of a literary work?

The author's central message about a topic or subject (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a third-person limited and third-person omniscient narrator?

The level of knowledge about the characters' thoughts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can the time of day or time of year add to a story?

A different atmosphere or mood (A) Signup and view all the answers