Question 9

What is a stereotype in literature?

When something occurs that is different from the expected

An exaggerated figure of speech

An oversimplified, often negative, characterization

An object or event that represents a larger theme

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Question 9 
 




What is a stereotype in literature?


 
   
When something occurs that is different from the expected

 
   
An exaggerated figure of speech

 
   
An oversimplified, often negative, characterization

 
   
An object or event that represents a larger theme

anonymous · Answer

A stereotype is a character, with generalized traits (characteristics that make the character a group representative rather than an individual). Writers sometimes use stereotypes as minor characters.

anonymous · Answer

ok so what is it