When an author focuses on characterization in a piece of fiction, it means that he or she provides details about the. A. main themes of the story. B. various settings of the story. C. biggest conflicts in the story. D. different people in the story.

Characterisation is a focus on the different people in the story, particularly how they are represented within the narrative. Aspects of narrative that can create or influence characterisation include direct commentary or inferences that can be drawn from dialogue and actions.