What best describes characterization?
the way a character should be performed
how a main character meets his or her downfall
how a main character overcomes a tragedy
the way a character is presented and developed

The correct answer is: the way a character is presented and developed.

Indeed, characterization is one of the pillars of storytelling. There are two types of characterization: explicit and implicit. Explicit characterization involves the explicit description of the moral, intellectual and physical qualities of a character. It can be performed by the narrator, another character or even the said character himself/herself.

Implicit characterization is conveyed to the audience/readers by the use and description of mannerisms, speech patterns, word choice, physical gestures, actions, interactions with the other characters and the physical appearance. It is up to the audience/readers to interpret and infer the nature and motivations of the character through these.

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