Mini-Quiz: Developing Fictional Characters

1. Why must there be an antagonist in a story?

   Otherwise, there is no conflict or real plotThat is correct. You seem like a Fiction Champion. The readers need someone to likeSorry, not correct. Try another button. Only few stories have an antagonistGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. Why should a well-developed character have a complex personality?

   It allows the writer to make up things as the story progressedOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Only the minor characters are complexSorry, not correct. Try another button. That makes it interesting and prevents guessing what will happen nextCorrect. You are doing great.

3. How do you let the readers know about a character?

   Usually, there is a chart that states the character's personality traitsOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. One method is revealing thoughts in the dialogThat is correct. You seem like a Fiction Champion. You never want the readers to know, because then they will lose interestGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

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