What is direct characterization? (1 point)

© when a narrator tells the reader what a character is like
O a person, animal, thing, or being that is treated as a person in a story
© the devices and methods an author uses to craft a story
O when the reader must deduce a character's traitthrough actions, dialogue, and interactions with other characters

(©) when a narrator tells the reader what a character is like

Direct characterization refers to when a narrator or author explicitly tells the reader what a character is like. This can be done through descriptions, statements, or direct commentary on the character's traits, personality, appearance, or background. It is essentially a straightforward and direct way of conveying information about a character to the reader.

Direct characterization is when a narrator tells the reader what a character is like.