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In literature a 'foil' is a character that characterizes another character by contrast. A 'romantic foil' would simply be a foil in a romantic story, where the conflict and contrast have something to do with romance.
The classic example of a foil is Lucy Westenra and Wilhelmina Harker (Nee Murray) in the novel Dracula. Another classic example of a romantic foil would be Carmen and Micaëla.
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What is the great bulk of modern fiction characterized by?
an interest in romantic topics
Can you give us a sentence for foil?
Foil can be a noun or a verb.Noun:She wrapped the leftover biscuits in aluminum foil.orHe drew his foil and prepared to fence.Verb:They will foil my plans of global domination!
What is the definition of foil in English?
Foil there are 2 different meanings of foil.... 1. An Aluminum foil to cover food, containers may be used in other things because it is a material. 2. To foil (Destroy or ruin) a plan
Why do the pieces of aluminum foil have different masses?
Because all aluminum foil is not equal. Aluminum foil is available in a variety of thicknesses.
A character who highlights by contrast the qualities of the main character is known as the?
A foil. Some famous examples of foils in literature are Frankenstein and his monster and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Often, a character and his/her foil will be either very similar with one key difference or extremely different entirely.
What kind of book is Game Changer by Collette West fiction or nonfiction?
Looks like a Romantic Fiction book.
What novels apart from Frankenstein are romantic?
Frankenstein is not romantic its Gothic Science Fiction. Try the books of Jane Austin for romance.
What is the great bulk of modern fiction characterized by?
an interest in romantic topics
What has the author Melanie La'Brooy written?
Melanie La'Brooy has written: 'Romantic fiction' -- subject(s): Fiction, Friendship, Roommates
A foil is a character in a work of fiction?
who serves to highlight the traits of another character by contrast.
What does a car starter do?
it writes romantic fiction for 8 months of the year and sleeps for the rest
How was Jane Austen famous?
she was famous by all of her romantic fiction novels over the years.
What is the opposite of slash fiction?
The opposite of slash fiction is typically referred to as gen fiction. Gen fiction focuses on platonic relationships and does not contain romantic or sexual pairings between characters.
What has the author John Mersereau written?
John Mersereau has written: 'Russian romantic fiction' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Romanticism, Russian fiction
How do you use character foil in a sentence?
A character foil is used to emphasize the traits or qualities of another character by contrasting them with the foil's characteristics. For example, in "Romeo and Juliet," Mercutio is a character foil to Romeo, highlighting Romeo's romantic and emotional nature by juxtaposing it with Mercutio's humor and cynicism.
What type of book is Breaking Dawn?
Breaking Dawn is considered teen dark romantic fiction.
What genre is 'The Hunger Games'?
Science fiction, adventure, romance, young adult, fantasy and dystopian.
