which phrase best defines characterization?
a.
the way an author describes the conflict a character experiences
b.
the way in which a character changes over time, especially when conflicts arise
c.
the way new characters are first introduced in a work of literature
d.
the way an author describes or conveys a character’s traits

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: c

explanation:

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