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WAEC Literature in English 2014 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A character whose actions or qualities serve to heighten those of the hero through contrast is

  • A. an adversary
  • B. a protagonist
  • C. an antagonist
  • D. a foilCorrect

Explanation

A foil is a character whose qualities contrast with and thereby highlight those of the hero, e.g. Laertes as a foil to Hamlet.

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