Characteristic Quotes
The traits that define a person, or a genre.
Each quote here identifies something as characteristic of a type, an actor's easy laziness, a coquette's practiced affectation, and a literary genre's obsession with technical accuracy. Related reading sits under Pirate quotes.
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The distinguishing characteristic of the techno-thriller is technical detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of traits do these characteristic quotes describe?
They cover an actor's self-described laziness, a coquette's defining affectation, and a literary genre's reliance on technical detail.
Is there a quote about actors being lazy?
Yes, one speaker admits to being typically lazy and frames it as common among actors generally.
What does the coquette quote mean?
It defines a coquette's defining trait as affectation shaped entirely by passing whim.
Is there a quote about a literary genre?
Yes, one line identifies technical detail as the defining mark of the techno-thriller genre.
What other pages are related to this one?
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Read together, the quotes suggest that a defining trait can be self-deprecating, cutting, or purely descriptive depending on who's naming it. See also Clark Kerr or Select quotes.
