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How does a writer convey direct characterization​

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What direct characterization is is when the author blatantly/obviously/directly tells readers about traits of a character. This does not leave anything for readers to interpret as typically readers will infer characteristics about a character based upon a character’s actions, thought, or words. However, direct characterization will have the author say something about a character like, “He always had a soft spot for anything sentimental and would always speak politely to older people because he wished others would one day treat him with respect when he got old.
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A very direct method of describing a character by outright telling the reader about this person through adjectives and other phrases. A writer employs direct characterization when he or she needs to establish a character's internal conflicts and motivations.

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