Question

How would an author of a narrative most effectively develop a dynamic character? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

by not revealing the character’s motivations until the narrative’s end to build suspense
by not revealing the character’s motivations until the narrative’s end to build suspense

by focusing on the character’s words and actions instead of their thoughts
by focusing on the character’s words and actions instead of their thoughts

by combining a number of different narrative techniques, such as description and reflection
by combining a number of different narrative techniques, such as description and reflection

by using direct rather than indirect characterization to describe the character
by using direct rather than indirect characterization to describe the character

by having the character learn a lesson as the result of events in the narrative
by having the character learn a lesson as the result of events in the narrative
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Answer 1

Correct choices:
- by combining a number of different narrative techniques, such as description and reflection
- by having the character learn a lesson as the result of events in the narrative

Rationale: dynamic characters undergo internal change (learning a lesson) and are most effectively developed through multiple techniques (action, dialogue, description, inner reflection) rather than only direct telling or withholding motivation.