characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, word picture, word-painting, picture - a graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"

acting, performing, playacting, playing - the performance of a part or role in a drama

impression - an impressionistic portrayal of a person; "he did a funny impression of a politician"

persona, theatrical role, role, character, part - an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"

representational process - any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else

mirror - a faithful depiction or reflection; "the best mirror is an old friend"

half-length - a portrait showing the body from only the waist up

likeness, semblance - picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

pictorial representation, picturing - visual representation as by photography or painting

portraiture - the activity of making portraits