Literary Characters: Bringing Them to Life
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What is the main purpose of characters in a story?

  • To allow readers to meet different personalities and reflect on various problems (correct)
  • To introduce the climax of the story
  • To provide a setting for the plot
  • To create conflict and tension
  • Which of the following statements is TRUE about major characters?

  • They take a leading role in the story's primary events (correct)
  • They are central to the story but do not develop
  • They are not as highly developed as minor characters
  • They play a supporting role throughout the story
  • In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, which characters are classified as major characters?

  • Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, Seamus Finnigan
  • Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley (correct)
  • Luna Lovegood, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom
  • Harry Potter, Seamus Finnigan, Ron Weasley
  • What distinguishes protagonists from antagonists in a story?

    <p>Protagonists drive the story's plot while antagonists oppose the protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do minor characters contribute to a story?

    <p>They support major characters without being highly developed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a protagonist in a story?

    <p>The central character who faces a major conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character from the text serves as an antagonist to Harry Potter?

    <p>Voldemort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of character is Luna Lovegood based on the text?

    <p>Flat character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do authors provide details about characters through direct characterization?

    <p>By telling the reader directly about a character's traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does dialogue serve in characterization as described in the text?

    <p>To reveal characters' inner thoughts and relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

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