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Portray

usgb/pɔːrˈtreɪ/Volume
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Subjective Depiction

Portray suggests a personal or biased perspective in representation.

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Critics argue the director portrayed the events to support his own viewpoint.
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Implication of Traits

When portraying someone, it often implies character traits without stating them.

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The coach is portrayed as demanding yet fair.
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Contrast to Reality

Discuss how a portrayal may differ from the actual person or fact.

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Despite his generosity, he is often portrayed as frugal in media.
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