Question

what is indirect characterization? when the author shows a characters traits through words and actions when a character expresses her true nature by acting in an opposite manner when the narrator tells what a character is like with an explicit description when a narrator is also a character in a story who provides internal thoughts

Explanation:

Indirect characterization is when an author reveals a character's traits through their words, actions, thoughts, effects on others, and looks, rather than directly stating them. The first option describes this process. The second option is too narrow in focus on just actions. The third option is direct characterization. The fourth option is about a type of narrator, not indirect characterization.

Answer:

when the author shows a character's traits through words and actions