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

a they can state something about a character directly or describe their apperance
b they can show a character in action and describe how others respond
c they can develop characters through dialouge
d all of the above

d all of the above

Authors can develop characters through direct statements, physical descriptions, actions, dialogue, thoughts, feelings, and interactions with other characters. This multifaceted approach allows readers to get a well-rounded understanding of the character and their motivations.