BEGLA 135 Solved Question Paper June 2024

 

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :

Passage:

As human beings, we are constantly interacting with one another and forming opinions about the characters of those around us.
A character in literature and drama is the representation of a person or people in a story or play.
Characters can be fictional or based on real people, and they can be the protagonist, the main character in the story or the antagonist, the character who opposes the protagonist.
In literature and drama, the character is often described using physical, emotional and psychological traits.
The physical traits of a character can be described using details such as their height, weight, hair colour and clothing.
The emotional traits of a character can be described using details such as their mood, temperament and attitude.
The psychological traits of a character can be described using details such as their motivations, beliefs and values.
It is important to note that a character’s trait can change throughout the story, as the character goes through different experiences and learns from them.
This may be called character development.

ANSWERS

(a) What is character in literature and drama?
A character in literature and drama is the representation of a person or people in a story or play. Characters can be fictional or based on real people.

(b) What are the three main ways in which a character can be described?
A character can be described using physical, emotional, and psychological traits.

(c) How can a character’s trait change throughout a story?
A character’s trait can change throughout the story as the character goes through different experiences and learns from them. This is called character development.

(d) How can a character’s psychological traits be described?
A character’s psychological traits can be described using details such as their motivations, beliefs, and values.

(e) What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist in a story?
The protagonist is the main character in the story, while the antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist.