What does the word 'stunned' imply in literature?
Character Reactions and Descriptions in Literature

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'Stunned' means shocked or surprised, often in a way that leaves a character momentarily unable to react.
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What is a character reaction?
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A character reaction is how a character responds to events or situations in a story, revealing their emotions and personality.
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Define 'description' in the context of literature.
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Description in literature refers to the use of sensory details to create a vivid picture of characters, settings, and events.
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What is the purpose of character descriptions?
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Character descriptions help readers understand a character's traits, motivations, and how they fit into the story.
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How can a character's reaction influence the plot?
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A character's reaction can drive the plot forward by creating conflict, revealing motivations, or leading to new events.
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What does it mean to infer a character's feelings?
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To infer a character's feelings means to deduce their emotions based on their actions, dialogue, and reactions in the story.
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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
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Direct characterization tells the reader about a character's traits explicitly, while indirect characterization shows traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.
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