characterization

Meanings

• Noun

  The way a person, thing, or situation is described or portrayed.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with characterization
narration , station , fraternization , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of characterization that leads to same result
characterization , characterizations , characterisation , characterisations , characterise , characterised , characterises , characterising , characterize , self-characterization , self-characterizations

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Forms

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characterizations, characterised, characterizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'characterizare', meaning 'to mark with a character' or 'describe'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that some authors use 'free indirect discourse' to allow readers to experience a character's thoughts and feelings directly? This can be an effective form of characterization.

2. The use of 'show, don't tell' is a popular writing technique for characterization, allowing readers to experience a character's actions and emotions firsthand.

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Related Concepts

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1. Point of View: Characterization is closely related to point of view, as the way a character is portrayed can depend on whose perspective is being presented.

2. Persona: In literature and drama, a persona is the personality or character that a person assumes or presents to the world. Characterization can help to reveal a character's persona.

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Culture

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Characterization is an essential element of literature, helping readers to understand and connect with the characters and their motivations. It is also used in various forms of art and media, such as film and theater.

How to Memorize "characterization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a painter creating a portrait of a character, carefully adding details to bring them to life. Visualize yourself reading a book and getting to know a character's personality through their actions and dialogue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'characterization' with 'description' or 'portrayal'. Think of how a character's traits and actions make them unique and memorable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'CATS': 'Character, Appearance, Traits, Speech' to remember the different aspects of characterization.

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