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Unit 3: Fiction First

Question 2 • *OO-Creative Writing-Cohrs-Q4

The protagonist of Elsa’s story is a young mother who loses her job but discovers she has magical skills. Her brother Mark is also writing a story, but his is about a sailor who must challenge his antagonist, a powerful, shape-shifting sea monster. What do Elsa’s young mother character and Mark’s sea monster character MOST likely have in common?

Answer
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They are both static characters.
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They are both central characters.
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They are both stock characters.
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They are both minor characters.

Explanation

Elsa’s young mother is identified as the protagonist, so she is a central character in her story. Mark’s sea monster is the sailor’s antagonist and a major force in the conflict, making it central to Mark’s story as well. They are both central characters, even though they have different roles.

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