Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is a foil character?

  1. A character who has a distinct personality from the protagonist

  2. A character who has the same personality as the protagonist

  3. A character who provides an alternate choice for the protagonist

  4. A character who is used to contrast the protagonist

The correct answer is: A character who is used to contrast the protagonist

A foil character is a character who is used to highlight or emphasize certain traits or qualities of the protagonist through their contrast. Option A, a character with a distinct personality, could also be a foil character but this definition is not specific enough. Option B, a character with the same personality, does not fit the definition as they would not provide any contrast or highlight any specific traits. Option C, providing an alternate choice, is also incorrect as this describes a foil character's role in the story, rather than their defining characteristic. Therefore, option D is the most accurate and precise definition of a foil character.

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