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2. Characterization

A narrative with a context describes a character, emotion, feeling, or a situation much better in a relatable way with an appeal to senses, than a one-word adjective. Following examples show by describing what can be otherwise be told by usung adjective. Good writers always choose to show than tell, by describing body language, behaviour, context, examples, causes etc. Characterizing someone anxious: She twisted her fingers in her hands and bit her lip. Her leg jiggled quickly, and her eyes darted from side to side. [Instead of saying : She apeared anxious.]

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