ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A character who only reveals one personality trait is a
A
flat character
B
round character
C
dynamic character
D
static character
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Flat Character-a character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change. Example : In a story about a friendly teacher named Sandra Smith, Louis Drud is a janitor in her building.

Detailed explanation-2: -A flat character is a simple character. They have one-or two-dimensional personalities and are relatively uncomplicated. Most flat characters only have one or two characteristics or personality traits, and they lack depth and don’t defy the simple formulas that define them.

Detailed explanation-3: -A flat character is a two-dimensional character lacking depth or a real personality. Usually, flat characters have just one or two perfunctory traits.

Detailed explanation-4: -But any character in a story can be flat, including main characters. Just because a character is flat doesn’t necessarily mean that they are dull or poorly-written. It just means that they are one-dimensional.

Detailed explanation-5: -A static character is one who doesn’t undergo any significant change in a story, whereas a flat character is a one-dimensional character who isn’t layered or deep-rather, a flat character just has one or two traits that make up their whole personality.

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