ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which words means ____ A character who does not plan a large role in the story.
A
Major character
B
Minor character
C
Protagonist
D
Antagonist
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Major characters might get all the flashy moments, but it’s often the minor characters-also called background characters-who get to say what most of us would be thinking in real life. When developed the right way, minor characters stick in readers’ minds and become some of the most popular characters in a story.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minor characters are not afterthoughts to the protagonists. These characters can make or break a story. In addition to advancing the plot, they add depth and dimension. These individuals usually have a small role and often appear for a few scenes.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Protagonist. The Antagonist. The Confidant. The Love Interest. 29-Jan-2017

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