Authors have several different ways to develop characters in a novel. how can an author develop a character?

A: they can state something about a character directly or describe their apperarance.
B: they can show a character in action and describe how others respond
C": they can develop characters through dialogue
D: all of the above

D: all of the above

Authors can develop characters in a novel through a variety of methods, including direct statements about the character, descriptions of their appearance, showing the character in action and describing how others respond to them, and developing the character through dialogue and interactions with other characters. All of these methods can help create a well-rounded and complex character within a story.