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

story and its elements writing english

  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

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Correct Option: D
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. 

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

story and its elements writing english

  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

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Correct Option: D

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

story and its elements writing english

  1. a round character

  2. a protagonist

  3. a static character

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B,C
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. 

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. 

story and its elements writing english

  1. flat

  2. antagonist

  3. stock

  4. confidante

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Correct Option: D
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.

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

story and its elements writing english

  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

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Correct Option: D

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

story and its elements writing english

  1. bright sunlight

  2. stormy night

  3. green grass

  4. birds chirping

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Correct Option: B
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.

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

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  1. Unimportant

  2. Backdrop

  3. Integral

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B

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

story and its elements writing english

  1. Happy

  2. Humorous

  3. Sad

  4. Peaceful

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Correct Option: A
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.

Identify the mood created by the following elements of setting:
Weather: cold and snowy
Climate: winter
Time of day: late afternoon
Locale: quiet neighborhood, a room in a small house
Lighting: dim 

story and its elements writing english

  1. Celebratory

  2. Calm

  3. Exciting

  4. Melancholy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Options A and C requires a setting of a lively, joyous and bright environment with vibrant colours and happy moods; and option D is suited in the elements like gloomy, dark and sad environment.

The mood of cold, snowy winter in the late afternoon, when there is still dim lighting from the setting sun in a quiet neighbourhood suggests a calm and peaceful setting. Therefore option B is the correct answer. 

Which of the following can be used to describe the setting of a hospital?

story and its elements writing english

  1. Dark rooms, musky smell

  2. Smell of burning wood, forest

  3. White sheets, smell of disinfectant

  4. Dining table, smell of food cooking

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The setting of a hospital is always accompanied by the smell of disinfectants and a place where white sheets are used to keep the surroundings hygienic. Therefore option C is the correct answer.

Options A, B and D are incorrect because dark, musky rooms, the forest or dining tables are not associated with hospitals in any way. Therefore, these options are incorrect.