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CEFR C1 — Advanced

Characterization

Definition

(formal) The act or process of describing or portraying someone or something in a particular way, especially in a work of fiction or drama; a description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way.

Example Sentences

1The characterization of the protagonist in the novel was so vivid that readers felt they knew her personally.
2How does the playwright's characterization of the villain contribute to the overall theme of the play?
3The characterization of historical figures in the film was criticized for being overly simplistic and inaccurate.
4In order to create a believable characterization, the actor spent months researching the life and experiences of the person she was portraying.
5The novel's characterization of the social elite was scathing, exposing the hypocrisy and superficiality of their lives.

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