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The protagonist of a story is usually _____________ character.

story and its elements writing english

  1. the least interesting

  2. the most interesting

  3. the most dynamic

  4. the least likable

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option B.
A protagonist is the main character of a story. The story revolves around the protagonist. So, the character of the protagonist is the 'most interesting' one so that the readers find the story interesting as well.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as they signify certain ways a protagonist can be portrayed but does not give an overall sense of the character.

The setting of a story answers _____ a story takes place.

story and its elements writing english

  1. How

  2. Why

  3. Where

  4. When

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Correct Option: C,D
Explanation:

Option A - 'How' is answered when the story is explained and not at the beginning of the story. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'Why' is answered when the story is explained in detail and reasons are given, it can't be explained in the setting of a story. Thus option B is incorrect.
Options C and D - 'Where and when' is always explained in the setting of the story as without the location and the time, the story can never begin. Thus options C and D are the correct answers.

You have been asked to write a story about a frog. 
What would be a suitable setting?

story and its elements writing english

  1. A pond in rainy season

  2. An ocean in rainy season

  3. A child's study room

  4. An office room

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frogs are found in freshwater but they prefer ponds, lakes and marshes because the water doesn't move very fast. Therefore Option A is the most suitable answer.

The other options are incorrect because frogs aren't naturally found in oceans or rooms. 

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:
A __________ character is one which does not change over time. Their personality does not transform, evolve or change.

story and its elements writing english

  1. Static

  2. Dynamic

  3. Flat

  4. Round

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A character who does not undergo any change in character, personality is called  Static character. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

Whereas option B undergoes change or transform; Option C is the uncomplicated character and does not undergo such change; option D is the character with extremely complicated realistic manner.

Fill in the blank with the correct option:
A character in a story who goes through some sort of change is called a/an ________ character. 

story and its elements writing english

  1. protagonist

  2. antagonist

  3. static

  4. dynamic

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Correct Option: D

Fill in the blank with a suitable option. 

A __________ character is one which displays only one or two characteristics or personality traits. 

story and its elements writing english

  1. flat

  2. round

  3. dynamic

  4. minor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Foster, a flat character is a simple character, shown by the author as having just one or two qualities, which generally remain the same throughout the story, not undergoing significant growth or changes. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

Whereas option B is the character with extreme complex reality and personality, option C undergoes change or transform and option D is the insignificant character.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:

___________ characters of a story are those around whom the plot or resolution of conflict revolves around. 

story and its elements writing english

  1. Minor

  2. Main

  3. Dynamic

  4. Static

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Characters around whom the plot or resolution of conflict revolves around is called the main characters. Therefore option B is the correct answer.

Whereas Option A, i.e. Minor characters are the ones who has a name and contributes to the plot; Option C, the dynamic characters are the one who goes through a sort of change; and Option D, the static characters are the ones who doesn't go any significant change in personality or perspective over a course.

Fill in the blank:

_________ characters complement the major characters and help move the plot forward.

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  1. Minor

  2. Major

  3. Round

  4. Flat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minor characters are the ones who has a name and contributes to the plot or complements the major characters and help move the plot forward. Therefore option A is the correct option.

Whereas, option B, the major characters, are the ones around whom the plot and entire happenings revolves; Option C, round characters are the ones who are extremely realistic, complex and increases the complexity in throughout the story; option D, flat characters are the ones who are uncomplicated and do not change throughout a course of a work.

Imagine you wish to write a story about a princess. What would be a suitable setting?

story and its elements writing english

  1. A castle in the Middle Ages

  2. A fishing boat

  3. A quiet farmhouse

  4. A prison

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 A princess is accustomed to a medieval setting with an essence of  royalty, lavishness and grandeur. A castle is a place where such setting is facilitated. Therefore Option A is a suitable answer.

Whereas a fishing boat, a quiet farmhouse and a prison are not privileged with such grandeur. Thus the other options are not suitable

Which of the following are not related to the setting of a story? 

story and its elements writing english

  1. Where the story took place

  2. At what time of day the story took place

  3. Who were the main characters involved with

  4. What was the climate like

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The setting of a story is the environment, location and the time in which the story takes place. Therefore options A, B and C are related to the setting of a story.

As can be understood from above, option C is the correct answer because who the main characters were involved with does not relate to the environment, place or time of a story.