<p>Characterisation is when a writer creates fictional characters for a narrative.<br /> Characterisation is the way writers create characters and make them believable. When writing about texts, it is easy to treat characters as real people. Try to remember that the author is creating characters using language.</p>

<p>Fiction is usually made up by the writer. Fiction texts could be based on the writer’s own life experiences or come from their imagination (or be a mixture of the two).</p>