ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Indirect characterization is a type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly. Instead of describing a character in a straightforward way, the author shows their traits through that character’s actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and how other characters react to them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character.

Detailed explanation-4: -Characterization is the description of a character’s physical traits (how a character looks), point of view, personality, private thoughts, and actions.

Detailed explanation-5: -An acronym, PAIRS, can help you recall the five methods of characterization: physical description, action, inner thoughts, reactions, and speech.