ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A character who shows varied and sometimes contradictory traits is a
A
flat character
B
round character
C
dynamic character
D
static character
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Round Character-a well developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits. Round characters are usually dynamic (change in some way over the course of a story).

Detailed explanation-2: -A round character describes any character whose depth and complexities are apparent throughout the story. Round characters exhibit the psychological complicatedness that all of us share as human beings. Round character definition: any character whose depth and complexities are apparent throughout the story.

Detailed explanation-3: -round characters, characters as described by the course of their development in a work of literature. Flat characters are two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work. By contrast, round characters are complex and undergo development, …

Detailed explanation-4: -A dynamic character is one who changes significantly throughout the story, whereas a round character is simply one who is interesting and layered. A character can be round without ever undergoing any changes throughout a story, so characters can be round without being dynamic.

Detailed explanation-5: -Static characters do not change, while dynamic characters change throughout the piece of literature. Round characters are characters that we know a lot about, while flat characters we only know basic details about.

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