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Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

By which of the following ways can a character be revealed?

  1. By their dialogues

  2. By their actions

  3. By their physical description

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Characterization is achieved through a combination of what a character says (dialogue), what they do (actions), and how they are described (physical appearance or internal thoughts). All these elements contribute to the reader's understanding of the character.

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

Fill in the blank with a suitable option. 

A round character may also be ____________ . 

  1. a flat character

  2. a dynamic character

  3. a protagonist

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B,C Correct answer
Explanation

A round character undergoes complexities in reality and may also get changed or transform due to realistic and complex happenings and can also be the main character. Therefore options B and C both are correct.

Whereas Option A doesn't go through complexities, remains unchanged and is an insignificant character. Option D is incorrect because the correct answer has already been chosen. 

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

You must convey that a character is very clumsy. Which of the following is the best way to do this?

  1. By stating that he/she is very clumsy.

  2. By describing an event when the person accidentally tripped.

  3. By modifying the way the person speaks

  4. By revealing how the other characters perceive him/her
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The best way, out of the given options, to convey the readers that a character is very clumsy is by revealing how the other characters perceive or see him/her. Therefore option D is the correct option.

Option A is incorrect because simply stating that he/she is clumsy not enough for the readers to be convinced that the character is indeed clumsy. It lacks imagination. 
Option B is incorrect because anyone can accidentally trip and with a single incident the readers can't consider it being characteristic of a clumsy person.
Modifying the way the character speaks can in no way be connected him/her being clumsy. Hence option C is also incorrect. 

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

In any story, the characters should be realistic. How would you do this?

  1. By making all the characters flawed

  2. By writing only about real people

  3. By making each character speak at least one dialogue

  4. By showing the strengths and weaknesses of the characters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Realistic characters are multi-dimensional, meaning they possess both strengths and weaknesses. Flaws make characters relatable and human, while strengths provide depth and capability.

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:
A flat character may also be ___________ .

  1. a round character

  2. a protagonist

  3. a static character

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B,C Correct answer
Explanation

A flat character does not undergo any complex reality, therefore, may not go through any transformation in personality. Any character in a story can be flat, including main characters or the protagonist. 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 Therefore both options B and C both are correct. 

Whereas option A goes through extremely complex reality and is the exact opposite of a flat character. Option D is incorrect because the correct answers have already been chosen. 

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:
A/An __________ character is one in whom the main character confides and thus helps reveal the latter's personality, thoughts or intentions. 

  1. flat

  2. antagonist

  3. stock

  4. confidante
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A confidante is someone in whom the main character confides. He reveals the central character's thoughts, intentions, and personality traits. Therefore Option D is the correct answer.

Whereas option A is the character who doesn't undergo any complexities; option B is the character of enmity; option C is the stereotypical fiction character.

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:
While writing a story, the protagonist must ________________ .

  1. be an immediately likable character

  2. never make mistakes

  3. have a wealth of knowledge

  4. be the character around whom the plot revolves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The protagonist is the central character of a story, and the plot is essentially the series of events that happen to or are caused by this character.

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

Which of the following does not help create a setting with a 'happy' mood?

  1. bright sunlight

  2. stormy night

  3. green grass

  4. birds chirping
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A happy mood is facilitated by option A, C and D as there are elements of freshness, colours and liveliness but Option B suggests the mood of dark, desolate and uprooting setting which does not help to create a happy mood. Therefore option B is the correct answer.

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

When the setting is not essential for the story or plot, it is called a ___________ setting. 

  1. Unimportant

  2. Backdrop

  3. Integral

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A backdrop setting is one that is not essential to the plot; the story could take place in many different locations without changing the core events. An integral setting, conversely, is vital to the story's development.

Multiple choice story and its elements writing english

Identify the mood created by the following elements of setting:
Weather: warm and sunny
Climate: pleasant
Time of day: early morning
Locale: busy suburban district
Geography: many people, park, playground

  1. Happy

  2. Humorous

  3. Sad

  4. Peaceful
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The mood created by the given elements is warm and pleasant, therefore, option A is the most suitable answer.

Whereas option B is suitable for a funny and playful background; option C is suitable for a dark, gloomy and unchanged climate; option D is suited mostly in the serene, peaceful ambience with a touch of favourable nature.