A fictional character's appearance is created through words; their physical appearance is created in the reader's mind.

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While a fictional character's appearance and behavior may differ from their real-life counterparts, their basic characteristics are the same.

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A fictional character can be an animal or human.

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Some of the best-known fictional characters are Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Mickey Mouse, James Bond, Bugs Bunny and Forrest Gump.

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Fictional characters can also be based on real-life individuals.

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In fact, fiction is an important part of plotting stories. You can find many examples of fictional characters from books, movies, and video games.

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A fictional character's appearance is created through words; their physical appearance is created in the reader's mind.

While a fictional character's appearance and behavior may differ from their real-life counterparts, their basic characteristics are the same.

A fictional character can be an animal or human.

Some of the best-known fictional characters are Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Mickey Mouse, James Bond, Bugs Bunny and Forrest Gump.

Fictional characters can also be based on real-life individuals.

In fact, fiction is an important part of plotting stories. You can find many examples of fictional characters from books, movies, and video games.

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