Question

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

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

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 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

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- 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

Reason: Dynamic characters change over the course of a story, so showing their growth (learning a lesson) is essential. Using multiple techniques (description, reflection, action, dialogue, interior thought) gives the writer ways to reveal that change effectively.