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JAMB Literature in English 1990 Question 33

Question 33

Literary Terms and Devices

When a character in a literary work exists primarily to enhance, through contrast, the portrayal of the personal traits of another character, that first character is a

  1. A.protagonist
  2. B.antagonist
  3. C.mirror character
  4. D.foil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (foil.)

Explanation

A foil shows up another character's qualities by contrast.