Character Revelation Through Speech

Construct a short narrative where one character’s personality traits are unveiled only through their words.

This prompt requires you to discover the nuanced art of revealing a character’s nature not through physical description or action but purely through dialogue. Consider how speech elements such as vocabulary, rhythm, and what a person chooses to say or withhold can disclose their character traits. Explore indirect characterization techniques where readers infer or interpret facts about a character based on what they say.