Which term best names the central character usually the hero?

• A. Protagonist
• B. Narrator
• C. Antagonist
• D. Setting

Answer: (A)

Think about the character the story centers on—the person whose goals and choices drive what happens. That is the protagonist, the central figure whose actions shape the plot and who undergoes the main conflict and growth. The narrator is the voice telling the story, which may belong to a character or to someone outside the action. The antagonist is the force or character that opposes the protagonist, creating the central conflict. The setting is simply where and when the story takes place. So naming the central character as the protagonist fits best because it identifies the main character around whom the story revolves.