Characterization in Fiction

What is characterization in the context of creating or developing a character in fiction?

• The process of outlining the plot of a story

• The act of creating or developing a character

• The description of the setting in a work of fiction

• The method of revealing the theme of a story

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How many ways can an author develop characters according to the text?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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What is direct characterization?

• When the author shows the character's traits through actions and thoughts

• When the author tells the reader what to think or know about the character

• When the author allows other characters to describe the character

• When the author uses symbolic elements to represent the character

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What is indirect characterization?

• When the author explicitly describes the character's personality

• When the author uses the character's speech and actions to reveal personality

• When the author focuses on the physical appearance of the character

• When the author does not provide any information about the character

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What is a protagonist?

• The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

• The character who opposes the main character in a story.

• A minor character that plays a small role in the narrative.

• The setting or environment where the story takes place.

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What does the term 'antagonist' mean?

• A) A person who supports someone unconditionally

• B) A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary

• C) A person who is indifferent to conflicts or competitions

• D) A person who mediates disputes and strives for harmony

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What is the purpose of a foil character in literature?

• To serve as the main character's sidekick

• To highlight the main character by having opposite traits

• To be the main antagonist in the story

• To provide comic relief in the narrative

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What is a round character in literature?

• A character that is physically round in shape.

• A character that appears as a sidekick to the main character.

• A fully developed character with many traits (strengths and weaknesses).

• A character that does not change throughout the story.

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What is a flat character in literature?

• A character that is two-dimensional in terms of complexity.

• A character that has a minor role in the story.

• A character that is only mentioned once in the story.

• An underdeveloped character with few or no character traits.

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Which image is associated with the word "FLAT"?

• A gingerbread man

• Shrek

• A circle

• A square

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