ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the two types of characterization?
A
internal and external
B
positive and negative
C
direct and indrect
D
old and new
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Direct characterization, or explicit characterization, describes the character through their physical description, line of work, or passions and pursuits. Indirect characterization describes a character through their thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization.

Detailed explanation-3: -Direct characterization happens when the author explicitly tells the reader what he or she wants us to learn about the character. Indirect characterization occurs when the author shows the reader parts of the character that helps them understand the character’s personality and the effect they have on other characters.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of characterization in fiction writing: Indirect characterization. Direct characterization.

Detailed explanation-5: -Appearance. Appearance is probably the most self-explanatory indirect characteristic. Actions. Actions are what the character does. Thoughts. Thoughts are what goes on in the character’s head. Words. The reactions of other characters to the character in question.

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