Question

who is the protagonist of a story?
a. the simple, fairly predictable character who does not change significantly over the course of the story
b. the character who tries to achieve a particular purpose or goal and who is usually the main character
c. the character who interacts with the main character and helps reveal specific traits of the main character
d. the character in a work of fiction who tries to stop the main character from achieving his or her purpose

Explanation:

• Option A describes a static/flat character, not a protagonist.
• Option B correctly defines a protagonist as the main character with a central goal.
• Option C refers to a foil character, whose role is to highlight the main character's traits.
• Option D describes an antagonist, the character opposing the protagonist.

Answer:

B. The character who tries to achieve a particular purpose or goal and who is usually the main character