Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the main purpose of an antagonist in a work of literature?

To provide comic relief.
To give the protagonist something to overcome.
To support the protagonist’s actions.
To demonstrate moral relativity.

The correct answer is: To give the protagonist something to overcome.

An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the main character, the protagonist. This opposition creates conflict and serves as a catalyst for the plot. Option A is incorrect because while comedic elements may be present in the antagonist's actions, it is not their main purpose. Option C is incorrect because the antagonist's actions are in direct opposition to the protagonist's, not in support of them. Option D is incorrect because while the actions of the antagonist may demonstrate moral ambiguity, it is not their main purpose.