Which narrative techniques are examples of indirect characterization?

Question

Select all that apply.

Responses

physical descriptions of characters
physical descriptions of characters

explanations of characters’ motivations
explanations of characters’ motivations

interactions and relationships between characters
interactions and relationships between characters

dialogue between characters

Answer 1

Indirect characterization refers to the method by which an author reveals a character's personality through various means, rather than explicitly stating it. The following techniques are examples of indirect characterization:

1. Interations and relationships between characters - This technique shows how characters behave and interact with each other, revealing their traits through their actions and responses.

2. Dialogue between characters - What characters say and how they say it can reveal their personality, beliefs, and emotions.

The other options, such as physical descriptions of characters and explanations of characters’ motivations, typically fall under direct characterization, where the author explicitly describes or explains the character traits.