In a play, what is a foil?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A character whose qualities contrast with those of another character and so highlight them
- Step 1: A foil is used for contrast. Step 2. Placing opposites side by side makes the qualities of each clearer. Answer: a contrasting character. Why not the others: an absent character, a narrator and an antagonist are different roles.
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