‘ Two methods of characterization often distinguished are those in which the author shows without comment a characters' words and actions, implying rather than describing their traits; or tells the reader directly about the characters--explicitly, even intrusively guiding the audience's understanding of characters through commentary and evaluation.’
The UVic Writer’s Guide — Literary and Rhetorical Terms
https://web.archive.org/web/20071212144345/http://web.uvic.c...


‘If a character seems flat and yet seems to change, it is usually because the characterization is not well written.’
University of South Florida — Outline on Literary Elements
https://web.archive.org/web/20071111054413/http://www.cas.us...

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Note added at 34 mins (2021-03-16 18:40:01 GMT)
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Após a discussão proposta por Oliver (acima), acredito que a tradução “stage makeup” também se encaixe, dependendo do contexto.
https://www.proz.com/kudoz/english-to-portuguese/art-arts-cr...

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