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As a reader when do you have to infer more things about a character as opposed to being told by the author?
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You have to infer more things about a character when the author leaves clues about the character's thoughts, feelings, or motivations rather than explicitly stating them. This can require readers to analyze the character's actions, dialogue, and interactions with others to better understand their personality and development.
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What form of characterization requires a reader to infer more things about a character as opposed to being told by the author?
This is called indirect characterization, where the characteristics, thoughts, or feelings of the character have to be inferred from his actions, or from how he interacts with the other characters.
When do you have to infer more things about a character as opposed to being told by the author?
Indirect characterization is used by an author when he gives hints or clues about a character rather than stating the information directly.
A reader has to infer more things when?
The author uses indirect characterization.
Why is a character really a study of the work in which that character appears?
A character only 'exists' within the text in which they appear (and in the mind of the author, but that kind of realisation is exclusive to the author). Therefore, to study a character, you have to study the text. An author may say certain things about his character and may even try to decieve the reader about what his character is really like, so in order to form your own image of what a character is like, you have to study how they interact with others and their environment, how their thoughts may be influenced by the world they live in. Basically, you have to draw your own conclusions from what information the author gives you about a character. Apex: all of the above
Why is a character study really a study of the work in which that character appears?
A character only 'exists' within the text in which they appear (and in the mind of the author, but that kind of realisation is exclusive to the author). Therefore, to study a character, you have to study the text. An author may say certain things about his character and may even try to decieve the reader about what his character is really like, so in order to form your own image of what a character is like, you have to study how they interact with others and their environment, how their thoughts may be influenced by the world they live in. Basically, you have to draw your own conclusions from what information the author gives you about a character. Apex: all of the above
Why do writers use different wording to repeat an action feeling or a character's opinion and what purpose does this practice serve the reader?
Repeating things in your story emphasizes that thing and shows the reader that it is more important than some of the other things.
How does the author want the reader to feel when they read The Outsiders?
The outsiders leaves the reader with a feeling of hope and optimism because in the beginning and middle things are really tough and at the end things calm down...
What kind of character is well described in the story?
The character is well described when the author provides a detailed physical description, delves into the character's thoughts and emotions, and showcases their actions and behavior in various situations. This combination of details helps the reader understand the character's personality, motivations, and their role in the story.
What is Orson Scott Card's writing style?
Orson Scott Card uses a writing style he likes to call " the American Plain style" In which the author tries to stay as invisible as possible. this enables the reader to see, hear things ect. the character does.
What word describes that character who is most complex?
A complex character can be called many things. Believable and realistic are two words, but perhaps you are thinking of "round" characters as opposed to "flat" characters who are not complex.
How can an author create interest in a character?
You make your characters interesting by making them people or things that the reader can identify with. Don't make them perfect little cardboard cut-outs with no flaws. Give them unique personalities, emotions and thoughts, and put them into interesting situations and problems.
Which helps the readers understand a character?
A person consciously or unconsciously does things that reflect his emotions. The author, by giving minute details rather than direct writing of what the character is feeling, can also help the reader interpret it indirectly.
