Question 1 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
A foil is a character whose contrasting traits highlight another character’s qualities. Zaroff hunts people without remorse, while Rainsford objects to killing humans and struggles against Zaroff’s cruelty. Their difference in conscience makes B, “Zaroff is a person without a conscience, but Rainsford has one,” the best answer. Both characters are skilled hunters, so A does not describe their contrast.
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