Question

How does the purpose of character development differ between narrative and explanatory texts?(1 point) Responses Develops characters to drive the story forward Develops characters to drive the story forward Explains the context and background of the topic Explains the context and background of the topic Provides factual information about historical figures Provides factual information about historical figures Analyzes character motivations and behaviors

Answer 1

The purpose of character development in narrative texts is primarily to drive the story forward, creating emotional connections and conflicts that enhance the plot. In contrast, explanatory texts focus more on providing factual information about topics or historical figures, rather than developing characters to propel a story. Therefore, the most accurate distinction would be:

Develops characters to drive the story forward (for narrative texts) vs. Provides factual information about historical figures (for explanatory texts).