Which technique do authors use to develop characters?


detailing the time period, culture, and place

making a statement that is a universal truth

using figures of speech and rhetorical devices

describing a character by its physical appearance, actions, and dialogue

Verified Answer :

Authors use technique to develop characters by describing a character by its physical appearance, actions, and dialogue.

Answer:

Describing a character by its physical appearance, actions, and dialogue

Explanation:

Characterization, or also the way in which authors develop characters through a story, includes describing a character by its physical appearance, actions, gestures, behavior, interests, and dialogue. Authors can develop their characters in a direct way, for example, when they directly label them as something or when they state their traits in a straightway: "Ada is a stubborn 15-year-old girl who...", or authors can use indirect characterization, that is to say, they can show how a character is like by only narrating their actions, speech and thoughts.