Question

1.
A character that contrasts with the protagonist and is used to highlight certain qualities of the protagonist is called a(n) _____.

flat character

character foil

round character

Answer 1

foil

Answer 2

flat character - an easily recognized character type in fiction who may not be fully delineated but is useful in carrying out some narrative purpose of the author.
A foil is a character who acts as the opposite to another character and consequently highlights important features of that character's personality.
round character - a character in fiction whose personality, background, motives, and other features are fully delineated by the author.