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is the way an author presents a character.
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That is called characterization.
Definition: Characterization is how an author presents and develops a character’s personality, traits, and motives.
Two main types:
- Direct characterization — the author or narrator explicitly describes a character (e.g., “She was generous.”).
- Indirect characterization — the author reveals a character through actions, dialogue, thoughts, appearance, and other characters’ reactions, letting the reader infer traits.
Common techniques: appearance, speech, behavior/actions, inner thoughts, relationships, backstory, and the way other characters respond. Purpose: to make characters believable, drive the plot, and communicate themes.
Definition: Characterization is how an author presents and develops a character’s personality, traits, and motives.
Two main types:
- Direct characterization — the author or narrator explicitly describes a character (e.g., “She was generous.”).
- Indirect characterization — the author reveals a character through actions, dialogue, thoughts, appearance, and other characters’ reactions, letting the reader infer traits.
Common techniques: appearance, speech, behavior/actions, inner thoughts, relationships, backstory, and the way other characters respond. Purpose: to make characters believable, drive the plot, and communicate themes.
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