ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Characterization is different from “Character, “ because it ____
A
Focuses on the development and change of a character
B
Includes the character’s personaity
C
No, they’re the same.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The literary elements of character and characterization are related, but are not the same thing. The term character refers to a person or animal in a story, while characterization refers to how the personality of that character is developed in the text.

Detailed explanation-2: -Characterization or characterisation is the representation of persons (or other beings or creatures) in narrative and dramatic works. The term character development is sometimes used as a synonym.

Detailed explanation-3: -Characterization in literature is the process authors use to develop characters and create images of the characters for the audience.

Detailed explanation-4: -Speech: What a character says and how they say it; vernacular, accent, etc. Thoughts: What a character thinks and believes. Effects on Others: How a character interacts with and influences others. Actions: Everything a character does.

There is 1 question to complete.