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Literatura - Narratología

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la narratología como "climax", "cliffhanger" y "sequel".

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bathos
[Sustantivo]

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

paso de lo sublime a lo común

climax
[Sustantivo]

the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense

clímax

clímax

Ex: climax of the play marked a turning point in the protagonist 's journey , leading to a profound transformation .
Chekhov's gun
[Sustantivo]

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

la pistola de Chekhov, el principio de Chekhov

la pistola de Chekhov, el principio de Chekhov

comic relief
[Sustantivo]

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

alivio cómico, descarga cómica

alivio cómico, descarga cómica

contrivance
[Sustantivo]

a plot device or a literary technique that is used to resolve a difficult or complicated situation in an unexpected and somewhat unrealistic way

artificio, invento

artificio, invento

denouement
[Sustantivo]

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

desenlace

desenlace

Ex: After a thrilling climax , the noveldenouement provided a satisfying resolution to all the conflicts .
deus ex machina
[Sustantivo]

a literary device where a sudden and unexpected event or character is introduced to resolve a problem in a story

deus ex machina, artefacto narrativo

deus ex machina, artefacto narrativo

embellishment
[Sustantivo]

the act of adding extra details or exaggerating certain aspects of a story or description to make it more interesting or appealing

embellecimiento, embelencimiento

embellecimiento, embelencimiento

ending
[Sustantivo]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

final

final

Ex: The TV series had an ending that surprised all viewers .
eponym
[Sustantivo]

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

epónimo, nombre

epónimo, nombre

dangler
[Sustantivo]

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, suspenso

elemento sin resolver, suspenso

setting
[Sustantivo]

the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

escenario, ambientación, marco

escenario, ambientación, marco

Ex: setting of the fantasy saga is an ancient kingdom filled with magic .
cliffhanger
[Sustantivo]

an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

situación tensa

situación tensa

Ex: As the tension reached its peak , the protagonist found themselves in a perilous situation , setting the stage for a cliffhanger that would keep readers guessing until the next installment .
premise
[Sustantivo]

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

premisa, planteamiento

premisa, planteamiento

theme
[Sustantivo]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

tema

tema

poetic license
[Sustantivo]

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

licencia poética

sequel
[Sustantivo]

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

secuela, continuación

secuela, continuación

spoiler
[Sustantivo]

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

spoiler

spoiler

Ex: The filmspoiler was so widely shared that many people did n’t bother to watch it .
arc
[Sustantivo]

the main theme or the continuous line in which a narrative develops

arco narrativo

arco narrativo

storyline
[Sustantivo]

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

argumento

argumento

Ex: The novelstoryline follows the journey of a young girl finding her family .

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

flujo de conciencia, corriente de conciencia

flujo de conciencia, corriente de conciencia

subplot
[Sustantivo]

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

trama secundaria

swashbuckling
[Sustantivo]

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

dama de espada, aventura de capa y espada

dama de espada, aventura de capa y espada

synopsis
[Sustantivo]

a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work

sinopsis, resumen

sinopsis, resumen

trope
[Sustantivo]

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

tropo, motivo

tropo, motivo

vignette
[Sustantivo]

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

anécdota

anécdota

writer's block
[Sustantivo]

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

bloqueo del escritor, bloqueo creativo

filler
[Sustantivo]

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

relleno, material de relleno

flashback
[Sustantivo]

a scene in a story line that interrupts the chronological order and takes the narrative back in time

flashback, escena retrospectiva

flashback, escena retrospectiva

frame story
[Sustantivo]

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

narración enmarcada, relato-marco

Ex: frame story provides a meta-narrative framework that invites readers to reflect on the nature of storytelling itself , blurring the lines between fiction and reality .
interior monologue
[Sustantivo]

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

monólogo interior, monólogo intrapsíquico

monólogo interior, monólogo intrapsíquico

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, eliminar a un personaje

matar a un personaje, eliminar a un personaje

Ex: The director decided kill off the character because they felt it would make the story more impactful .
linear narrative
[Sustantivo]

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

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

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

narrativa interactiva, relato interactivo

longueur
[Sustantivo]

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

largo, extensión tediosa

largo, extensión tediosa

love triangle
[Sustantivo]

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, triángulo sentimental

triángulo amoroso, triángulo sentimental

MacGuffin
[Sustantivo]

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

MacGuffin, objeto motivador

MacGuffin, objeto motivador

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

mitologizar, heroificar

mitologizar, heroificar

to narrate
[Verbo]

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

narrar

narrar

Ex: The teacher asked each student narrate a personal story during the storytelling session .
narration
[Sustantivo]

the way of telling or explaining a story, particularly in a movie, novel, etc.

narración

narración

Ex: The narration kept viewers engaged as the story unfolded in unexpected ways , revealing key plot points out of sequence .
narrative
[Sustantivo]

a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.

narración, relato

narración, relato

Ex: He crafted narrative that seamlessly blended history with fiction .
narrative thread
[Sustantivo]

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, hebra narrativa

hilo narrativo, hebra narrativa

pace
[Sustantivo]

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

ritmo, tempo

ritmo, tempo

to attribute human characteristics, traits, or qualities to a non-human object, concept, or animal

personificar, antropomorfizar

personificar, antropomorfizar

plot
[Sustantivo]

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

argumento, trama

argumento, trama

Ex: Critics praised plot of the film for its originality and depth .
plot drift
[Sustantivo]

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

desviación argumental, desviación de la trama

desviación argumental, desviación de la trama

plot hole
[Sustantivo]

an apparent mistake or inconsistency in the narrative of a book, motion picture, etc.

vacío argumental, plot hole

vacío argumental, plot hole

plot twist
[Sustantivo]

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

giro de trama, cambio inesperado

giro de trama, cambio inesperado

plot device
[Sustantivo]

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, elemento narrativo

recurso narrativo, elemento narrativo

quibble
[Sustantivo]

a plot device where a character uses the exact wording of a rule or agreement to avoid its intended meaning or purpose

sutileza, argucia

sutileza, argucia

red herring
[Sustantivo]

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

distracción, trucaje

distracción, trucaje

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .
eucatastrophe
[Sustantivo]

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, eucatastrófica

eucatástrofe, eucatastrófica

flashforward
[Sustantivo]

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

anacronía

in medias res
[Adverbio]

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

en medio de la acción, en medio de las cosas

en medio de la acción, en medio de las cosas

narrative hook
[Sustantivo]

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

gancho narrativo, enganche narrativo

gancho narrativo, enganche narrativo

poetic justice
[Sustantivo]

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

justicia poética, castigo merecido

justicia poética, castigo merecido

Ex: The upcoming play promises to deliver moments poetic justice, where the protagonists triumph over adversity and the antagonists face their comeuppance .

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 bomba de tiempo

escenario de bomba de tiempo, situación de bomba de tiempo

defamiliarization
[Sustantivo]

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

defamiliarización, extrañamiento

defamiliarización, extrañamiento

multiperspectivity
[Sustantivo]

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

multiperspectividad, multiperspectiva

multiperspectividad, multiperspectiva

conflict
[Sustantivo]

the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the narrative forward and creates tension and drama

conflicto, oposición

conflicto, oposición

dialogue
[Sustantivo]

a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

diálogo, conversación

diálogo, conversación

Ex: The actors rehearsed dialogue repeatedly before opening night .
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