This is tellling, as in 'Show don't tell'.
Telling is not the optimal way to show character.
In The writer simply states a fact about a character
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characterization
The term characterization refers to the personality of a character in a book, play, movie, etc. It is the qualities that the writer has given a character.
characterization
Direct characterization refers to when the author explicitly states traits or qualities about a character, providing direct information to the reader. This can involve descriptions of the character's appearance, personality, behavior, or background.
indirect characterization
by telling the reader what the character is like
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indirect characterization
Characterization is the term that means how the author describes a character. You can have direct characterization, in which the author simply tells you something, like "He was a jolly old fellow." You can also have indirect characterization, in which the author shows you what the character is like by their actions and speech, such as "A tear rolled down his cheek as he watched the car pull away."