Question

what is a stereotype in literature?

Answer 1

 A stereotype is a character, with generalized traits (characteristics that make the character a group representative rather than an individual).

Answer 2

Answer:

An Oversimplified, often negative, characterization.

Explanation:

In literature and art, stereotypes are clichéd or predictable characters or situations. Throughout history, storytellers have drawn from stereotypical characters and situations to immediately connect the audience with new tales.

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