Portraying' is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of activities, such as ILLUSTRATING, DESCRIBING, COPYING, acting, and depicting. ILLUSTRATING involves creating a visual representation of something, such as a drawing or painting. DESCRIBING involves providing a detailed account of something, often in written form. COPYING involves replicating something exactly as it appears. Acting involves taking on the role of a character in a play or movie. Depicting involves representing something in a way that conveys its meaning. All of these activities can be used to portray something, whether it be a person, place, or thing.