Intro to Short Fiction
How might an author use a wartime setting to shape a secondary character’s actions?
By illustrating their deepening connection with nature despite urban surroundings.
Demonstrating their unaffected day-to-day life as if there is no war.
By showing the character prioritizing survival over morality.
Portraying them engaging in leisure activities typical of peacetime prosperity.
Which purpose might an author have for writing a dynamic versus flat supporting characters?
For ensuring there isn’t enough information provided about major figures involved.
For helping readers better understand other narrative aspects like plot twists
For filling space because they have no impact on progressions within stories
For complicating plots so much so that audiences cannot follow them easily
In Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights,” how does Brontë’s choice to tell much of the story through Nelly Dean affect reader engagement with Heathcliff?
It presents an impartial account that encourages direct empathy for Heathcliff without intermediary influence.
It ensures all information about Heathcliff is relayed factually, providing clarity around his actions within the plot.
It reduces narrative interest since Nelly cannot know Heathcliff intimately, limiting insight into his motivations.
It adds layers and biases that challenge readers to question Heathcliff’s true nature beyond Nelly’s portrayal.
What can the reader learn about a character through their dialogue?
Motivations.
All of the above.
Relationships to the other characters.
Beliefs.
What kind of character has few characteristics?
Incorrect answers
Incorrect replies
Stock answer
Incorrect answers
In William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," which object most clearly symbolizes guilt?
Blood on Lady Macbeth’s hands.
Duncan’s golden crown as king.
Banquo’s ghost appearing at dinner.
Swords used in battles throughout the play.
What term describes a narrative where the protagonist is telling the story of their own experiences?
Second-person
Third-person limited
First-person
Omniscient

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In literature, how can a foil highlight specific traits or themes associated with a protagonist?
By having no direct interactions or conflicts with the protagonist throughout the story’s progression.
By being physically distant from most events involving the protagonist within a story’s plotline.
By contrasting sharply with the protagonist, it underscores certain characteristics or dilemmas faced by them.
By mirroring every action and thought of the protagonist, thus reinforcing their qualities uniformly.
Which type of character typically represents one idea or aspect of society and lacks depth?
Allegorical/Symbolic Character
Antagonist
Foil Character
Round Character
What kind of primary conflict does Ralph face during the course of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies'?
Man vs. Supernatural
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Self