JAMB Literature in English 2012 Question 32

Question 32

Prose: General

Characterization in a novel refers to the

  1. A.writer's opinion of the characters
  2. B.way the characters are revealed to the reader
  3. C.characters and the way they behave
  4. D.reader's opinion of the characters.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (way the characters are revealed to the reader)

Explanation

Characterization is the method by which a writer presents and reveals characters to the reader.