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characterization

noun SAT

English meaning
The ways a writer shows what a character is like (UK and Australia: characterisation).
Example
Through careful characterization, the author shows Mr Hale’s pride without ever naming it.
Common collocations
direct characterization; indirect characterization
Word family
characterize

Translation

  • 한국어인물 묘사, 성격 형상화
  • 中文人物塑造
  • 日本語人物描写
  • ไทยการสร้างตัวละคร
  • Bahasa Indonesiapenokohan
  • Tiếng Việtkhắc họa nhân vật
  • Русскийхарактеристика персонажа
  • हिन्दीचरित्र-चित्रण

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