Understanding Literary Characters
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Which type of character has a detailed personality description but does not grow or change during the narrative?

  • Stock character
  • Dynamic character
  • Round character
  • Flat character (correct)

    • Who is an example of a flat character from The Great Gatsby?

  • Jay Gatsby
  • Tom Buchanan (correct)
  • Holden Caulfield
  • Amir

    • Which type of character represents stereotypes and does not act as individuals?

  • Foil character
  • Round character
  • Flat character (correct)
  • Confidant character

    • What is the role of a foil character in a narrative?

    <p>To highlight traits in another character by displaying opposite traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the 'bad guy' in a story attempting to bring harm or ruin to the protagonist?

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

    What is the primary function of characters in a story?

    <p>To experience the story's events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an internal experience for a literary character?

    <p>A character overcoming grief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a narrative, what happens if a character's traits impact how they respond to events?

    <p>The story unfolds in a certain way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a story to have characters?

    <p>To experience the story's conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is essential for every story according to the text?

    <p>At least one character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of character undergoes some significant change during the story?

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

    What distinguishes a dynamic character from a static character?

    <p>Dynamic characters undergo significant changes during the story, while static characters remain the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character type is often considered the 'good guy' but does not have to be?

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

    What is direct characterization in a narrative?

    <p>Describing the character's personality through specific information provided by the author.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In character development, what determines how much readers can learn about a character?

    <p>How close a character is to the main events of the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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