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Define indirect characterization in literature.

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The question is asking for a definition of indirect characterization in literature. Indirect characterization refers to the process by which an author reveals a character's personality through their actions, dialogue, thoughts, appearance, and interactions with other characters, rather than through explicit statements about their traits.

Answer

Indirect characterization is the process of describing a character through their thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue.

Indirect characterization is the process of describing a character through that character's thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue.

Answer for screen readers

Indirect characterization is the process of describing a character through that character's thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue.

More Information

Indirect characterization helps readers to infer details about characters organically, through the narrative, without explicit descriptions.

Tips

A common mistake in indirect characterization is over-reliance on explicit descriptions, which can make the character feel less immersive.

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