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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization

Direct characterization is when the reader is told about how the character is outright in the text. Indirect characterization is when the reader is told of the characters actions, words or thoughts and is left to devise how the character is instead.

Direct characterization tells, whereas indirect characterization shows.

Which sentence suggests the least amount of psychic distance

Katia was going to teach them a lesson they'd never forget.

No way, she thought, this is ridiculous.

Which sentence suggests the greatest amount of psychic distance

There once lived a miserly, miserable old man.

What is the most likely risk in choosing an unreliable narrator

A reader may not connect with a character who seems dishonest.

Which lists the typical steps of the creative writing process

Brainstorm, draft, revise, polish

Which is the best example of a complex character

a man who is usually honest but occasionally lies (apex) A.

What is the meaning of the advice Write what you know

Good writing can come from observations you make about the real world.

What best explains the difference between a local and a global revision

A local revision focuses on word choice and language; a global revision addresses organization and other larger elements.

Which best explains the definition of stream of consciousness

Narration that tries to imitate the patterns of real thought.

How can psychic distance influence tone

A larger psychic distance usually creates a less inimate tone.

A closer psychic distance can create a more intimate tone.

What is one reason a writer might choose to write in third person limited

The writer wants to write from one characters perspective only. Apex

Which best explains the term complex character

A character who shows different sides

Which of the following is a sensory detail

The sound of cows kicking the barn door

What is the best explanation of the term unreliable narrator

a narrator who doees not view similarly like others

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