Question

Which phrase best defines characterization?

the way an author describes the conflict a character experiences
the way in which a character changes over time, especially when conflicts arise
the way new characters are first introduced in a work of literature
the way an author describes or conveys a character’s traits

Answer 1

although i feel as if there could be two options for this question, "the way an author describes or conveys a character's traits" seems the best fitting.