Literatura - Narratología
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la narratología como "clímax", "cliffhanger" y "secuela".
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a literary device in which an attempt at serious or elevated writing or speech is undermined by an incongruous or absurd use of language or imagery

paso de lo sublime a lo común
the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense

clímax
El clímax de la obra marcó un punto de inflexión en el viaje del protagonista, llevando a una transformación profunda.
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

el arma de Chéjov, el principio de Chéjov
a literary technique that uses humor to interrupt serious or tragic scenes in order to provide a temporary release from emotional tension

alivio cómico, desahogo cómico
a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way

artificio, recurso
Algunos artificios de la trama pueden hacer que una historia se sienta predecible.
the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

desenlace
Después de un clímax emocionante, el desenlace de la novela proporcionó una resolución satisfactoria a todos los conflictos.
a literary device where a sudden and unexpected event or character is introduced to resolve a problem in a story

deus ex machina, intervención divina
the act of adding extra details or exaggerating certain aspects of a story or description to make it more interesting or appealing

adorno, embellecimiento
the final part of a story, movie, etc.

final
Ambos prefieren libros con un final feliz.
a plot or character element that is introduced but never fully explained or resolved, leaving the audience with unanswered questions or loose ends

elemento sin resolver, trama colgante
the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

escenario, ambientación, marco
El escenario de la saga fantástica es un antiguo reino lleno de magia.
an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

situación tensa
A medida que la tensión alcanzaba su punto máximo, el protagonista se encontró en una situación peligrosa, preparando el escenario para un cliffhanger emocionante que mantendría a los lectores adivinando hasta la próxima entrega.
the central idea or foundation of a story, encompassing its main concept, conflict, characters, setting, and overall tone or genre

premisa, concepto central
Premisa ayuda a guiar la trama y el desarrollo de los personajes.
a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

tema
the freedom to deviate from facts, rules or conventional forms practiced by an artist or author in order to gain a desired effect

licencia poética
a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

secuela, continuación
La secuela superó las expectativas, introduciendo nuevos giros y revelaciones que mantuvieron al público al borde de sus asientos.
unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

spoiler
El spoiler de la película se compartió tan ampliamente que mucha gente no se molestó en verla.
the main theme or continuous narrative line in a story or series

arco narrativo
Los escritores a menudo trazan el arco narrativo antes de redactar.
the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento
La trama de la novela sigue el viaje de una joven que encuentra a su familia.
the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations of a character in a seemingly unstructured and spontaneous manner

flujo de conciencia, corriente de conciencia
a series of events in a novel, movie, etc. that is separate from the main story and is less important but is linked to it

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

capa y espada, aventuras de capa y espada
a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work

sinopsis, resumen
a common or recurring theme, motif, or device that is used in literature, art, or other forms of creative expression

tropo, figura retórica
a brief, impressionistic scene or sketch in literature or film that focuses on a particular moment or character

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

bloqueo del escritor, bloqueo creativo
any material in a narrative that serves to pad or extend the length of the story without advancing the plot or developing the characters

relleno, material de relleno
a scene in a story line that interrupts the chronological order and takes the narrative back in time

flashback, escena retrospectiva
a literary technique in which an introductory narrative serves as a frame for another story or a series of shorter stories

narración enmarcada, relato-marco
La historia marco proporciona un marco meta-narrativo que invita a los lectores a reflexionar sobre la naturaleza de la narración misma, difuminando las líneas entre ficción y realidad.
a literary device that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings directly to the reader

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

eliminar, matar
El director decidió matar al personaje porque sintió que haría la historia más impactante.
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

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

narrativa no lineal, relato no lineal
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

narrativa interactiva, relato interactivo
a tedious or boring section of a work of literature or other artistic work, characterized by a lack of action, tension, or interest

parte larga y aburrida
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

triángulo amoroso, menage à trois
a storytelling device often used in film and literature, referring to an object, goal, or other motivator that drives the plot and characters' actions, but is often irrelevant or unimportant to the overall story itself

un MacGuffin, un objeto de búsqueda
to create or embellish a story or a person's life with mythological or heroic elements

mitificar, mitologizar
to provide a spoken or written description of an event, story, etc.

narrar
El profesor pidió a cada estudiante que narre una historia personal durante la sesión de narración.
the way of telling or explaining a story, particularly in a movie, novel, etc.

narración
La narración no lineal mantuvo a los espectadores comprometidos mientras la historia se desarrollaba de maneras inesperadas, revelando puntos clave de la trama fuera de secuencia.
a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.

narración, relato
Él elaboró una narrativa que mezclaba a la perfección historia y ficción.
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

hilo narrativo, trama narrativa
the speed at which a narrative unfolds and how it affects audience engagement

ritmo, cadencia
Mantener un ritmo constante es crucial para los thrillers.
to attribute human characteristics, traits, or qualities to a non-human object, concept, or animal

personificar, encarnar
the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento, trama
Los críticos elogiaron la trama de la película por su originalidad y profundidad.
a situation where the plot of a story deviates from its original trajectory

deriva de la trama, desviación de la trama
an apparent mistake or inconsistency in the narrative of a book, motion picture, etc.

vacío argumental, plot hole
a sudden and unexpected development in the storyline of a narrative, often at a crucial moment

giro argumental, vuelco de la trama
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

recurso narrativo, artificio argumental
an instance of using precise phrasing in a contract, rule, or law to bypass its spirit or purpose

tecnicismo, argucia
La objeción central de la película pregunta si «el primogénito» significa el primer hijo o el primer hijo varón.
anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

pista falsa, cortina de humo
Las teorías de conspiración que circulan en línea a menudo están llenas de pistas falsas para engañar al público y crear confusión.
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

eucatástrofe, giro feliz inesperado
an instance of showing a scene or event that will happen later in a movie, TV episode, etc. interrupting the chronological order of the plot

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

en medio de la acción, in medias res
a literary device used at the beginning of a story to capture the reader's attention and engage their interest

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

justicia poética, castigo divino
La próxima obra promete ofrecer momentos de justicia poética, donde los protagonistas triunfan sobre la adversidad y los antagonistas enfrentan su merecido.
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

escenario de bomba de tiempo, situación de dilema moral de la bomba de tiempo
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

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

multiperspectividad, técnica narrativa multiperspectiva
opposition between characters or forces in a story that drives the plot

episodio
El conflicto de la obra mantuvo al público comprometido.
a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

diálogo, conversación
Los actores ensayaron su diálogo repetidamente antes del estreno.
