Question

look at this sentence: in the novel, the main characters passive and shy best friend serves as a foil to the rebellious and outspoken heroine. select the definition of foil that the sentence uses. foil \foil\\ noun pl foils 1. a thin sheet of metal: mrs. mccormick wrapped some aluminum foil around the potato before putting it in the oven. 2. someone or something that provides a contrasting characteristic: creamy goat cheese provides a nice foil to the vinaigrette in the salad. 3. a weapon used in fencing: tisha made a quick thrust with her foil to win the fencing match. — from latin (folium)

Explanation:

The sentence contrasts the passive, shy best friend with the rebellious, outspoken heroine, which matches the definition of a foil as something that provides a contrasting characteristic.

Answer:

1. someone or something that provides a contrasting characteristic: Creamy goat cheese provides a nice foil to the vinaigrette in the salad.