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{
  "mcq": [
    {
      "question": "In a literary work, a foil character primarily functions to:",
      "options": [
        "A) Serve as the protagonist's love interest",
        "B) Provide comic relief",
        "C) Highlight the protagonist's traits through contrast",
        "D) Introduce a subplot"
      ],
      "answer": "C"
    },
    {
        "question": "Which of the following best describes the relationship between a character and their foil?",
        "options": [
          "A) They share identical traits and motivations.",
          "B) They are in constant conflict with each other.",
          "C) They are similar in some ways but different in others, highlighting specific traits.",
          "D) They have no significant interaction within the narrative."
        ],
       "answer": "C"
      }
  ],
  "frq": {
    "prompt": "Analyze the function of a foil character in a novel or play you have studied. How does this character's presence enhance the reader's understanding of the protagonist or other significant characters?",
    "scoring_breakdown": [
      "**Thesis (1 point):** A clear, defensible thesis statement that identifies a foil and its function.",
      "**Evidence and Analysis (4 points):** Specific textual evidence demonstrating the contrast between the foil and the main character, with clear analysis of how this contrast functions.",
      "**Line of Reasoning (2 points):** A logical and coherent argument that connects the evidence to the thesis.",
      "**Sophistication (1 point):** Demonstrates a nuanced understanding of character relationships and literary techniques."
    ]
  }
}