Question

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need ______________ in order to create a character sketch.

• A. all the information about a character
• B. a clear idea of the personality of the character
• C. a detailed account of the history of the character
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B a clear idea of the personality of the character

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Options A and B:

A character sketch gives the reader an idea about the character's personality, rather than everything about it. The sketch is made for the reader to understand how the character thinks and feels. This expresses personality.

You don't need all the information about the character, as it wouldn't help the reader as much to understand the character.

Hence option A is wrong and B is right.

Option C: It is not necessary to know the detailed history of the character, what shapes a character is how he talks, thinks, feels and behaves.

Hence option C is wrong.

Option D is wrong as only one answer is right 'B'.