Question

Characterization refers to an author's presentation of _____. the place and time in which the story takes place the deeper meaning of the story the people participating in the story

Answer 1

Characterization refers to an author's presentation of the people participating in the story. This is very important in understand both the theme and the plot.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the following: option c. Characterization refers to an author's presentation of the people participating in the story. Characterization is the term used to describe the literary device that it is used in literature to explain and highlight the different characters that take part within a specific story. Once a character is presented in the story, usually, the author describes this character"s physical description and basic behavior, and  as the story progresses, the characterization also helps to highlight the thought process of that character.