Foil Character

A character who provides a contrast

to another character.

• monologue

• foil

• iambic pentameter

• aside

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What are foil characters in film and television?

• Characters who have similar qualities or characteristics as the main character.

• Characters who have no impact on the main character's development.

• Characters who are completely unrelated to the main character.

• Characters who contrast with the main character, highlighting their qualities or characteristics.

What is the purpose of using foil characters?

• To create unnecessary complexity in the story.

• To confuse the reader about the main character's traits.

• To highlight and contrast the traits, actions, or beliefs of the main character.

• To distract the reader from the main character.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of using foil characters?

• To create a predictable and uninteresting story.

• To highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the main character.

• To add depth and complexity to the main character.

• To create conflict and tension in the story.

What is the term used to describe characters that have contrasting traits and personalities?

• sidekicks

• foils

• protagonists

• antagonists

These two characters are the same, but different. They are both strong wizards, the same age, and go to the same school. However, Draco Malfoy is blonde-haired and tends to be evil. Harry Potter is dark-haired and tries to be good. These characters are:

• static

• dynamic

• antagonists

• character foils

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What type of character is used to help highlight the opposite character traits in another character? Think Cinderella and her step sisters as an example.

• Static

• Foil

• Stock

What is a foil character?

• The central character.

• The character that opposes the central character.

• A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight qualities of the other character

Foils or NOT Foils?

• Foils

• Not Foils

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What is a foil character in literature?

• A character that supports the protagonist.

• A character that contrasts with another character to highlight particular qualities.

• A character that is the main antagonist.

• A character that is a background figure.