karakterisasyon
karakterisasyón with stress marks
characterization
Usage Note
Karakterisasyon is a technical term used in literary studies and creative writing to describe how an author develops a character's personality and traits. It is primarily found in academic and educational contexts among students studying Filipino literature or creative writing.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang karakterisasyon sa kuwento. "
Natural Translation
Characterization is important in a story.
Literal Translation
Important the characterization in story.
" Napakahusay ng karakterisasyon ng may-akda para sa pangunahing tauhan. "
Natural Translation
The author's characterization of the main character was excellent.
Literal Translation
Very-excellent the characterization of-the author for the main character.
" Sa pag-aaral ng nobela, binigyang-pansin ng guro kung paano ginawa ng manunulat ang karakterisasyon ng bida. "
Natural Translation
In studying the novel, the teacher gave attention to how the writer crafted the characterization of the protagonist.
Literal Translation
In studying of-the novel, gave-attention the teacher how made by-the writer the characterization of-the protagonist.
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