Littérature - Narratologie
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la narratologie tels que "climax", "cliffhanger" et "suite".
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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

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

apogée
Le climax de la pièce a marqué un tournant dans le parcours du protagoniste, conduisant à une transformation profonde.
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

le fusil de Tchekhov, le principe de Tchekhov
a literary technique that uses humor to interrupt serious or tragic scenes in order to provide a temporary release from emotional tension

détente comique, soulagement comique
a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way

artifice, expédient
Certains artifices de l'intrigue peuvent rendre une histoire prévisible.
the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

dénouement
Après un climax passionnant, le dénouement du roman a fourni une résolution satisfaisante à tous les conflits.
a literary device where a sudden and unexpected event or character is introduced to resolve a problem in a story

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

enjolivement, embellissement
the final part of a story, movie, etc.

fin
Ils préfèrent tous les deux des livres avec une fin heureuse.
a person, place, or thing after whom or which something is named

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

élément non résolu, intrigue laissée en suspens
the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

cadre
Le cadre de la saga fantastique est un ancien royaume rempli de magie.
an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

suspense, cliffhanger
Alors que la tension atteignait son paroxysme, le protagoniste s'est retrouvé dans une situation périlleuse, préparant le terrain pour un cliffhanger haletant qui tiendrait les lecteurs en haleine jusqu'au prochain épisode.
the central idea or foundation of a story, encompassing its main concept, conflict, characters, setting, and overall tone or genre

prémisse, concept central
Prémisse aide à guider l'intrigue et le développement des personnages.
the freedom to deviate from facts, rules or conventional forms practiced by an artist or author in order to gain a desired effect

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

suite
La suite a dépassé les attentes, introduisant de nouveaux rebondissements et révélations qui ont tenu le public en haleine.
unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

spoiler
Le spoiler du film a été si largement partagé que beaucoup de gens n'ont pas pris la peine de le regarder.
the main theme or continuous narrative line in a story or series

arc narratif, arc scénaristique, story arc
Les écrivains esquissent souvent l'arc narratif avant de rédiger.
the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

intrigue, scénario, histoire
L'intrigue du roman suit le parcours d'une jeune fille qui retrouve sa famille.
the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations of a character in a seemingly unstructured and spontaneous manner

flux de conscience, courant de conscience
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

intrigue secondaire
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

cape et d'épée, aventures de cape et d'épée
a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work

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

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

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

blocage de l'écrivain, blocage créatif
any material in a narrative that serves to pad or extend the length of the story without advancing the plot or developing the characters

remplissage, bouche-trou
a scene in a story line that interrupts the chronological order and takes the narrative back in time

retour en arrière
a literary technique in which an introductory narrative serves as a frame for another story or a series of shorter stories

récit-cadre
L'histoire cadre fournit un cadre méta-narratif qui invite les lecteurs à réfléchir sur la nature de la narration elle-même, brouillant les frontières entre fiction et réalité.
a literary device that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings directly to the reader

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

éliminer, supprimer
Le réalisateur a décidé de tuer le personnage parce qu'il pensait que cela rendrait l'histoire plus percutante.
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

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

récit non linéaire, narration non linéaire
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

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

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

triangle amoureux, ménage 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 objet de quête
to create or embellish a story or a person's life with mythological or heroic elements

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

raconter
Le professeur a demandé à chaque élève de raconter une histoire personnelle pendant la séance de narration.
the way of telling or explaining a story, particularly in a movie, novel, etc.

narration
La narration non linéaire a maintenu les spectateurs engagés alors que l'histoire se déroulait de manière inattendue, révélant des points clés de l'intrigue hors séquence.
a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.

récit
Il a élaboré un récit qui mêlait harmonieusement histoire et fiction.
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

fil narratif, trame narrative
the speed at which a narrative unfolds and how it affects audience engagement

rythme, cadence
Maintenir un rythme régulier est crucial pour les thrillers.
to attribute human characteristics, traits, or qualities to a non-human object, concept, or animal

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

intrigue
Les critiques ont loué l'intrigue du film pour son originalité et sa profondeur.
a situation where the plot of a story deviates from its original trajectory

dérive de l'intrigue, déviation de l'intrigue
an apparent mistake or inconsistency in the narrative of a book, motion picture, etc.

incohérence dans intrigue, incohérence dans le scénario
a sudden and unexpected development in the storyline of a narrative, often at a crucial moment

rebondissement, retournement de situation
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

dispositif narratif, artifice scénaristique
an instance of using precise phrasing in a contract, rule, or law to bypass its spirit or purpose

chicane, argutie
Le cavillement central du film demande si « le premier-né » signifie le premier enfant ou le premier enfant de sexe masculin.
anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

fausse piste, diversion
Les théories du complot qui circulent en ligne sont souvent remplies de fausses pistes pour induire le public en erreur et créer la confusion.
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

eucatastrophe, tournant heureux inattendu
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

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

au milieu de l'action, in medias res
a literary device used at the beginning of a story to capture the reader's attention and engage their interest

accroche narrative, hameçon narratif
a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved

retour de bâton, bien fait pour lui
Quand la commère est devenue à son tour la cible des rumeurs, tout le monde a parlé de retour de bâton.
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

scénario de bombe à retardement, situation de dilemme moral de la bombe à retardement
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

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

multiperspectivité, technique narrative multiperspective
opposition between characters or forces in a story that drives the plot

désaccord, différend, conflit
Le conflit de la pièce a maintenu l'audience engagée.
a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

dialogue, conversation
Les acteurs ont répété leur dialogue à plusieurs reprises avant la première.
