characterisation

CEFRC1

/ˌkɛrəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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    noun

    The way a writer shows a character's qualities and personality.

Examples

  • The characterisation of the protagonist was well done.

  • The process of characterisation is crucial in writing a novel.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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In context

  • The novel is praised for its complex characterisation of the protagonist.

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The author's vivid blank of the villain made him seem truly evil.

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Origin

noun

From characterise + -ation.