Understanding Literary Devices in Writing

What are the different types of characters in literature?

1. Unchanging character

2. Reference to other works or events

3. Complex or main character

4. A recognizable bit undeveloped character that moves the story forward

5. A pattern between the lines in a poem

Answer:

1. Unchanging character - flat character (B)

2. Reference to other works and events - Allusion (A)

3. Complex or main character - Round character (E)

4. A recognizable but undeveloped character that moves the story forward - Stock character (D)

5. A pattern between the lines of the poem - Rhyme Scheme (C)

Explanation:

A flat character is far from being complicated, is two-dimensional, and does not alter. A round character, on the other hand, is complex, evolves, and develops, sometimes even shocking the reader. A stock character represents a type or a specific genre. Fools and villains belong to this category.

An allusion is a literary device used to make a reference to an object or circumstance of an unrelated context. The reader establishes the connection himself. For example, she had nails of a lion.

Rhyme Scheme is the pattern of words at the end of lines in a poem.