This question is based on General Literacy Principles A prose work which centres on moral growth and character formation of an individual is called

Analyze the question The question asks for the type of prose work that focuses on the moral growth and character formation of an individual.

Explain the concept Strictly speaking, a prose work centred on the moral and psychological growth of a young person into maturity is called a Bildungsroman (or "novel of formation"). That term is not among the options, so we must pick the closest one.

Let's look at each option:

• A. Psychological novel: This focuses on the inner life of characters, including their thoughts, motives, and emotional and moral development. It is the closest fit for a work centred on how a character's inner self and morals develop.
• B. Picaresque: This follows a roguish, lower-class hero through a series of episodic adventures, usually satirising society. The hero does not typically grow morally, so this does not fit.
• C. Autobiography: This is a person's account of their own life. It is non-fiction and not defined by moral growth, so this does not fit.
• D. Satirical novel: This uses humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticise society or individuals. It is not about character formation, so this does not fit.

Show the solution

1. Key phrase: "moral growth and character formation of an individual".
2. This points to a story about an individual's inner development, which is the territory of the psychological novel.
3. The other three options each have a different main purpose: adventure (picaresque), life record (autobiography), and social criticism (satire).
4. By elimination, A is the best answer.

Correct answer: A. psychological novel

Tip: Link keywords to genres. "Growth/formation" points to Bildungsroman or psychological novel, "rogue/episodic" points to picaresque, "life story by the author" points to autobiography, and "mocking society" points to satire. When the exact term isn't offered, choose the closest option by elimination.