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Understanding character in 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark'

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I can describe Plop’s appearance and personality.

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Characterisation is the way an author describes and develops the characters in a story. Appearance is how a character looks on the outside. Personality refers to what a character is like on the inside. Plop is a cute, fluffy barn owl who is clumsy but friendly. The author’s characterisation of Plop makes him a likeable character, which is engaging for the reader.

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