Characters & Traits

What are character traits?

• Verbs that describe the characters.

• Adjectives that describe the characters.

• Nouns that describe the characters.

• Adverbs that describe the characters.

Answer explanation

Character traits are adjectives that describe the characters, highlighting their qualities or characteristics.

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What is a protagonist usually known as in a story?

• The Sidekick

• The Antagonist

• The Main Character

• The Mentor

Answer explanation

In a story, the protagonist is usually known as the main character who drives the plot forward and is the central focus of the narrative.

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What is another term for the protagonist?

• The Villain

• The Hero

• The Narrator

• The Bystander

Answer explanation

The correct term for the protagonist is 'The Hero', as they are typically the main character in a story and drive the plot forward.

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What is the role of the Antagonist in a story?

• To support the Protagonist

• To cause the Protagonist's conflict

• To resolve the Protagonist's conflict

• To narrate the story

Answer explanation

The role of the Antagonist in a story is to cause the Protagonist's conflict, creating obstacles and challenges for the main character to overcome.

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Does the Antagonist always have to be a person?

• Yes, always

• No, not necessarily

• Yes, but only in non-fiction

• No, only in myths

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'No, not necessarily' because an antagonist can be a person, group, entity, or even an abstract concept in various forms of literature, not limited to just a person.

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What is another term sometimes used for the Antagonist?

• Hero

• Sidekick

• Villain

• Mentor

Answer explanation

The correct term sometimes used for the Antagonist is 'Villain', as they are typically the main source of conflict in a story and oppose the protagonist.

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What is the role of minor characters in a story?

• To serve as the main focus of the story.

• To reveal information about the main character(s).

• To distract from the main plot.

• To resolve the conflict in the story.

Answer explanation

Minor characters in a story reveal information about the main character(s), helping to develop their personalities, motivations, and relationships.

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Minor characters are considered...

• More important than the main characters.

• As important as the setting of the story.

• Less important than the main characters.

• The central figures in a story.

Answer explanation

Minor characters are considered less important than the main characters in a story.

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What are round characters typically known for?

• Having few character traits

• Being less-developed characters

• Being well-developed with many character traits

• Usually being minor characters

Answer explanation

Round characters are typically known for being well-developed with many character traits, making them more complex and realistic compared to flat characters.

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Flat characters are usually characterized as:

• The main characters

• Having many character traits

• Being well-developed characters

• Having fewer character traits

Answer explanation

Flat characters are usually characterized as having fewer character traits, as they lack depth and complexity compared to round characters.

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