Words Related to Literature - Narratology

paso de lo sublime a lo común

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a literary principle that states that every element introduced in a story must be necessary and relevant to the plot or it should be removed

a literary technique that uses humor to interrupt serious or tragic scenes in order to provide a temporary release from emotional tension

estratagema

desenlace

Deus Ex machina

embellecimiento

final

a person, place, or thing after whom or which something is named

a plot or character element that is introduced but never fully explained or resolved, leaving the audience with unanswered questions or loose ends

escenario

situación tensa

the basic idea, concept, or foundation upon which a story is built, and often includes the central conflict, characters, setting, and overall tone or genre of the narrative

tema

licencia poética

secuela

spoiler

arco narrativo

argumento

the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations of a character in a seemingly unstructured and spontaneous manner

trama secundaria

a genre of literature, film, or entertainment that features action-packed adventures of daring swordplay, romance, and excitement, often set in historical or fantastical settings

sinopsis

tropo

anécdota

a condition experienced by writers in which they are unable to produce new written material, despite having the desire or obligation to do so

relleno

flashback

narración enmarcada

a literary device that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings directly to the reader

to cause the death of a character in a work of fiction, typically for dramatic effects or to advance the plot

a type of storytelling in which events are presented in a sequential and chronological order, following a cause-and-effect pattern and progressing toward a resolution or endpoint

a type of storytelling that does not follow a chronological sequence, instead jumping back and forth in time or presenting events out of order

a type of storytelling that allows the audience or user to actively participate in the story, making decisions that affect the direction or outcome of the narrative

longueur

a relationship dynamic commonly found in stories, where three characters are romantically involved with each other in a way that creates tension, conflict, and difficult choices

(film) a plot element that catches the viewers' attention or drives the plot

to create or embellish a story or a person's life with mythological or heroic elements

narrar

narración

narración

a plotline or a story element that runs throughout a larger narrative, connecting different events and characters together, often with a unifying theme or motif

the rhythm, tempo, and speed at which a story unfolds, and how it affects the audience's engagement and emotional response to the narrative

personificar

argumento

a situation where the plot of a story deviates from its original trajectory

vacío argumental

a sudden and unexpected development in the storyline of a narrative, often at a crucial moment

a narrative element, often used in literature or film, that is employed by the author or screenwriter to advance the story or create a particular effect

objeción de poca monta

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien to describe a sudden and unexpected turn of events in a story that results in a positive and joyful outcome

anacronía

a literary technique in which a narrative begins in the middle of the story, rather than at the beginning

a literary device used at the beginning of a story to capture the reader's attention and engage their interest

a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved

a hypothetical situation which presents a moral dilemma where a person or authority must decide whether to use extreme measures to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring

a literary technique used to make the familiar seem unfamiliar or strange in order to encourage the reader to see the world in a new way

a narrative technique in which a story is told from multiple perspectives or points of view

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