Question

Which phrase best defines characterization?

Answer 1

Answer:

Characterization is the way an author describes or conveys a character’s traits, plus, the way in which a character changes over time, especially when conflicts arise.

I think that options D and B are both suitable in defining characterization.

Explanation:

In simple words, it’s a way through which a fictional character comes alive. This literary device helps the author to hand-build the personality of a character which unfolds gradually with the plot of the narrative.

It’s a step-by-step revelation of a particular character and at the end how other characters respond to its personality. For example, “Both the sisters were patient and well-mannered and always obeyed their mother.” Here, the writer is using this literary device to showcase the personalities of the two sisters.

Answer 2

Answer: the best option is the last one. By characterizing a character, the author wants to show different characters' traits. Not only physical, but also emotional and how they are developing throught the story.

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