Characterization is how an author develops characters in a story through direct or indirect means. Direct characterization uses clear statements about a character, while indirect characterization shows a character's thoughts or how others perceive them. The document discusses different types of characterization authors use to develop characters that readers come to know through the story.

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2. What is
Characterization?

3. Characterization
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How an author develops a character
Their looks, emotions, personality and
actions.

4. Direct
Characterization
• Clear statements are
made about the
character.
• “Ron is honest.”
Indirect
Characterization
• The author writes about
a character’s thoughts
or what others are
thinking about them.

5. How well do you feel you
know these characters?