Character Description
Definition
Character description refers to the process of providing details about a character's appearance and personality in a literary work.
Related terms
Physical Details: Physical details are specific attributes used in character descriptions that provide information about how a character looks.
Personality Details: Personality details refer to specific traits and qualities that define how a character behaves, thinks, and feels in a literary work.
Character Development: Character development refers to the changes and growth that occur in a character over the course of a narrative. It involves exploring their motivations, conflicts, and relationships with other characters.
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AP English Literature - 3.1 Interpreting character description and perspective
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