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
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
El escritor utilizó un artificio para reunir a los amantes distanciados.
the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

desenlace
El desenlace de la película ató todos los cabos sueltos, dejando a la audiencia con una sensación de cierre.
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
El final de la obra fue muy dramático.
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
an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

situación tensa
El final de suspenso de la película dejó al público clamando por una secuela, ansioso por ver cómo se desarrollaría la historia y se resolvería el destino de los personajes.
the central idea or foundation of a story, encompassing its main concept, conflict, characters, setting, and overall tone or genre

premisa, concepto central
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 retomó justo donde terminó el primer libro, continuando el viaje del protagonista con nuevos desafíos y aventuras.
unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

spoiler
Algunas personas no pueden resistirse a compartir destripes, incluso si otros aún no han visto la película.
the main theme or continuous narrative line in a story or series

arco narrativo
the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento
Los críticos elogiaron el espectáculo por su trama compleja y atractiva.
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 presenta un narrador secundario que sirve como conducto para la narrativa principal, ofreciendo perspectivas y comentarios sobre los eventos que ocurren.
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

matar a un personaje ficticio, hacer morir a un personaje para avanzar la trama
Los guionistas del programa han matado a varios personajes queridos a lo largo de los años.
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
a story or account describing a series of events

narración, relato
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
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
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 película gira en torno a una argucia sobre 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

maniobra de distracción, cortina de humo
No dejes que sus ataques personales se conviertan en una maniobra de distracción.
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

el karma hizo justicia, le salió el tiro por la culata
Se rieron del abusón por el mismo error del que siempre se burlaba; le salió el tiro por la culata.
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
conversation spoken or written for characters in a book, play, movie, or other work

diálogo, diálogos
