Question

1. fill in the blank: choose the best noun for the sentence below. the main character in a novel is usually the _______ of the story. options: antagonize, villain, protagonist, writerly

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "antagonize" is a verb, not a noun, so it's incorrect.
• "villain" is a character who opposes the main character, not the main character themselves.
• "protagonist" is defined as the main character or the central figure of a story, which fits the description of the main character in a novel.
• "writerly" is an adjective related to writing, not a noun for a story's character.

Answer:

C. protagonist