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What is the etymology of the English word 'antagonist'?
What is the etymology of the English word 'antagonist'?
- It comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – antagonistēs, meaning 'opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, rival.' (correct)
- It originates from the Sanskrit word 'antagōnist' meaning 'opposing force.'
- It is derived from the French word 'antagoniste' meaning 'rival.'
- It comes from the Latin word 'antagonista' meaning 'adversary.'
How is the antagonist commonly positioned in narratives?
How is the antagonist commonly positioned in narratives?
- Against the protagonist and their world order. (correct)
- As an ally of the protagonist.
- As a sidekick to the protagonist.
- As a neutral observer of the protagonist's actions.
What is the conventional portrayal of the antagonist and protagonist in narratives?
What is the conventional portrayal of the antagonist and protagonist in narratives?
- Both protagonist and antagonist as heroes.
- Protagonist as a hero and antagonist as a villain. (correct)
- Both protagonist and antagonist as villains.
- Protagonist as a villain and antagonist as a hero.
What is the purpose of presenting antagonists as making moral choices less savory than those of protagonists?
What is the purpose of presenting antagonists as making moral choices less savory than those of protagonists?
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What is the primary role of an antagonist in a story?
What is the primary role of an antagonist in a story?
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What is the etymology of the English word 'antagonist'?
What is the etymology of the English word 'antagonist'?
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How is the antagonist commonly positioned in narratives?
How is the antagonist commonly positioned in narratives?
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What is the conventional portrayal of the antagonist and the protagonist in narratives?
What is the conventional portrayal of the antagonist and the protagonist in narratives?
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What does the word 'antagonist' signify in terms of moral choices?
What does the word 'antagonist' signify in terms of moral choices?
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What is the literal meaning of the Greek word 'antagonistēs' from which the English word 'antagonist' is derived?
What is the literal meaning of the Greek word 'antagonistēs' from which the English word 'antagonist' is derived?
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