Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What is a common technique used by authors to create dynamic characters?

1. Revealing the character's emotional journey.

2. Describing a character's physical appearance.

3. Showing the character's relationships with others.

4. Using a third-person narrative to introduce the characters.

The correct answer is: Showing the character's relationships with others.

One common technique used by authors to create dynamic characters is showing the character's relationships with others. This allows readers to see how the character interacts with different people and how those interactions impact their growth and development. While revealing the character's emotional journey and using a third-person narrative may also help readers understand the character better, they do not necessarily create dynamic characters. Additionally, focusing on a character's physical appearance may add depth to the character, but it does not necessarily make them more dynamic.