CHARACTERIZATIONS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

acting the part of a character on stage

Example: dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

Example: the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a graphic or vivid verbal description

Example: too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures; the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland; the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters