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What is the best definition of the term "characterization”?

the way an author presents a character to readers
the set of physical traits that describe a fictional character
the set of personality traits that describe a fictional character
the way readers perceive a character based on the author’s description

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"the way an author presents a character to readers"

This is best because characterization covers all the methods an author uses (direct description, dialogue, actions, thoughts, reactions of other characters, etc.) to create and develop a character — not just physical or personality traits, nor only the reader's perception.