What are the characteristics used to classify consonant sounds, vowel sounds? Give examples

I have two answers: "Linguists classify vowels according to four pieces of information: tongue height, tongue backness, lip rounding, and tenseness," found on {I can't say the engine but you know what I mean]. My second for vowels is making sounds from the back of your mouth, and lips or tongue don't touch anything.

For consonant sounds (found on "bing"):

the voicing: is it voiced or voiceless,

the place of articulation: where is the vocal tract obstructed, and.

the manner of articulation: how is the vocal tract obstructed.

explanation:

shower, toothbrush, toasters, refrigerators,   and the lights

you use the lights to see and brighten a room. and with out them you cant see. you need a toothbrush to clean your teeth with out it stinky breath. shower to wash ya self and without it you stink. toaster to toast stuff without it nothing is toasted. and the refrigerator to keep stuff cold without it everything goes bad