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Letteratura - Narratologia

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla narratologia come "climax", "cliffhanger" e "sequel".

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bathos
bathos
[sostantivo]

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

bathos, effetto anticlimatico

bathos, effetto anticlimatico

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climax
climax
[sostantivo]

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

apice

apice

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

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

il fucile di Cechov, il principio di Cechov

il fucile di Cechov, il principio di Cechov

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comic relief
comic relief
[sostantivo]

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

sollievo comico, alleggerimento comico

sollievo comico, alleggerimento comico

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contrivance
contrivance
[sostantivo]

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

artificio, espediente

artificio, espediente

Ex: Some plot contrivances can make a story feel predictable. 

Alcuni artifici della trama possono far sembrare una storia prevedibile.

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denouement
denouement
[sostantivo]

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

epilogo

epilogo

Ex: After a thrilling climax, the novel’s denouement provided a satisfying resolution to all the conflicts. 

Dopo un climax emozionante, lo scioglimento del romanzo ha fornito una risoluzione soddisfacente a tutti i conflitti.

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deus ex machina
deus ex machina
[sostantivo]

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

deus ex machina, intervento divino

deus ex machina, intervento divino

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embellishment
embellishment
[sostantivo]

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

abbellimento, abbellitura

abbellimento, abbellitura

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ending
ending
[sostantivo]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

fine, finale

fine, finale

Ex: They both prefer books with a happy ending. 

Entrambi preferiscono libri con un lieto fine.

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eponym
eponym
[sostantivo]

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

eponimo, persona eponima

eponimo, persona eponima

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dangler
dangler
[sostantivo]

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

elemento irrisolto, trama sospesa

elemento irrisolto, trama sospesa

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setting
setting
[sostantivo]

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

ambientazione

ambientazione

Ex: The setting of the fantasy saga is an ancient kingdom filled with magic. 

L'ambientazione della saga fantasy è un antico regno pieno di magia.

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cliffhanger
cliffhanger
[sostantivo]

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

cliffhanger

cliffhanger

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

Mentre la tensione raggiungeva il suo apice, il protagonista si è trovato in una situazione pericolosa, preparando il terreno per un cliffhanger mozzafiato che avrebbe tenuto i lettori con il fiato sospeso fino alla prossima puntata.

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premise
premise
[sostantivo]

the central idea or foundation of a story, encompassing its main concept, conflict, characters, setting, and overall tone or genre

premessa, concetto centrale

premessa, concetto centrale

Ex: A strong premise helps guide the plot and character development. 

Premessa aiuta a guidare la trama e lo sviluppo dei personaggi.

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theme
theme
[sostantivo]

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

tema

tema

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poetic license
poetic license
[sostantivo]

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

licenza poetica

licenza poetica

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sequel
sequel
[sostantivo]

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

seguito

seguito

Ex: The sequel exceeded expectations, introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. 

Il seguito ha superato le aspettative, introducendo nuovi colpi di scena e rivelazioni che hanno tenuto il pubblico con il fiato sospeso.

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spoiler
spoiler
[sostantivo]

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

spoiler

spoiler

Ex: He asked for no spoilers when discussing the latest video game. 

Ha chiesto di non avere spoiler quando si discute dell'ultimo videogioco.

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arc
arc
[sostantivo]

the main theme or continuous narrative line in a story or series

arco

arco

Ex: Writers often map out a narrative arc before drafting. 

Gli scrittori spesso delineano l'arco narrativo prima di redigere.

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storyline
storyline
[sostantivo]

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

traccia

traccia

Ex: The novel's storyline follows the journey of a young girl finding her family. 

La trama del romanzo segue il viaggio di una ragazza che ritrova la sua famiglia.

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stream of consciousness

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

flusso di coscienza, corrente di coscienza

flusso di coscienza, corrente di coscienza

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subplot
subplot
[sostantivo]

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

sottotrama

sottotrama

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swashbuckling
swashbuckling
[sostantivo]

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

cappa e spada, avventure di cappa e spada

cappa e spada, avventure di cappa e spada

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synopsis
synopsis
[sostantivo]

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

sinossi, riassunto

sinossi, riassunto

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trope
trope
[sostantivo]

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

tropo, figura retorica

tropo, figura retorica

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vignette
vignette
[sostantivo]

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

vignetta

vignetta

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writer's block
writer's block
[sostantivo]

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

blocco dello scrittore, blocco creativo

blocco dello scrittore, blocco creativo

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filler
filler
[sostantivo]

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

riempitivo, materiale di riempimento

riempitivo, materiale di riempimento

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flashback
flashback
[sostantivo]

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

flashback

flashback

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frame story
frame story
[sostantivo]

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

telaio storia

telaio storia

Ex: The 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. 

La cornice narrativa fornisce una struttura meta-narrativa che invita i lettori a riflettere sulla natura stessa della narrazione, sfumando i confini tra finzione e realtà.

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interior monologue
interior monologue
[sostantivo]

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

monologo interiore, soliloquio interiore

monologo interiore, soliloquio interiore

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to kill off

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

eliminare, uccidere

eliminare, uccidere

Ex: The director decided to kill off the character because they felt it would make the story more impactful. 

Il regista ha deciso di uccidere il personaggio perché riteneva che avrebbe reso la storia più impattante.

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linear narrative
linear narrative
[sostantivo]

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 lineare, racconto lineare

narrativa lineare, racconto lineare

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nonlinear narrative

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 non lineare, racconto non lineare

narrativa non lineare, racconto non lineare

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interactive narrative

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 interattiva, racconto interattivo

narrativa interattiva, racconto interattivo

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longueur
longueur
[sostantivo]

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

parte noiosa

parte noiosa

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love triangle
love triangle
[sostantivo]

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

triangolo amoroso, menage à trois

triangolo amoroso, menage à trois

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MacGuffin
MacGuffin
[sostantivo]

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 oggetto della ricerca

un MacGuffin, un oggetto della ricerca

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to mythologize

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

mitizzare,  mitologizzare

mitizzare, mitologizzare

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to narrate
to narrate
[Verbo]

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

narrare, raccontare

narrare, raccontare

Ex: The author skillfully narrated the adventures of the main character in the novel. 

L'autore ha abilmente narrato le avventure del personaggio principale nel romanzo.

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narration
narration
[sostantivo]

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

narrazione

narrazione

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

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

narrazione

narrazione

Ex: He crafted a narrative that seamlessly blended history with fiction. 

Ha creato una narrazione che fondeva perfettamente storia e finzione.

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narrative thread
narrative thread
[sostantivo]

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

filo narrativo, trama narrativa

filo narrativo, trama narrativa

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pace
pace
[sostantivo]

the speed at which a narrative unfolds and how it affects audience engagement

ritmo, cadenza

ritmo, cadenza

Ex: Maintaining a steady pace is crucial for thrillers. 

Mantenere un ritmo costante è cruciale per i thriller.

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to personify

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

personificare, incarnare

personificare, incarnare

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plot
plot
[sostantivo]

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

traccia

traccia

Ex: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth. 

I critici hanno elogiato la trama del film per la sua originalità e profondità.

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plot drift
plot drift
[sostantivo]

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

deriva della trama, deviazione della trama

deriva della trama, deviazione della trama

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plot hole
plot hole
[sostantivo]

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

foro di trama

foro di trama

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plot twist
plot twist
[sostantivo]

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

colpo di scena, svolta inaspettata

colpo di scena, svolta inaspettata

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plot device
plot device
[sostantivo]

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

espediente narrativo, artificio narrativo

espediente narrativo, artificio narrativo

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quibble
quibble
[sostantivo]

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

cavillo, sottigliezza

cavillo, sottigliezza

Ex: The film's central quibble asks whether "the first-born" means the first child or the first male child. 

La cavillosità centrale del film chiede se "il primogenito" significhi il primo figlio o il primo figlio maschio.

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red herring
red herring
[sostantivo]

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

diversivo, falsa pista

diversivo, falsa pista

Ex: Bringing up his old mistakes was a red herring during the budget debate. 

Tirare fuori i suoi vecchi errori durante il dibattito sul bilancio era un diversivo.

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eucatastrophe
eucatastrophe
[sostantivo]

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

eucatastrofe, svolto felice inaspettato

eucatastrofe, svolto felice inaspettato

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flashforward
flashforward
[sostantivo]

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

anacronismo

anacronismo

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in medias res
in medias res
[avverbio]

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

nel mezzo dell'azione, in medias res

nel mezzo dell'azione, in medias res

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narrative hook
narrative hook
[sostantivo]

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

gancio narrativo, amo narrativo

gancio narrativo, amo narrativo

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poetic justice
poetic justice
[sostantivo]

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

chi la fa l'aspetti, gli si è ritorto contro

chi la fa l'aspetti, gli si è ritorto contro

Ex: When the gossip became the subject of rumors, everyone called it poetic justice. 

Quando la pettegola è diventata lei stessa oggetto di pettegolezzi, tutti hanno detto: chi la fa l'aspetti.

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ticking time bomb scenario

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

scenario della bomba a orologeria, situazione di dilemma morale della bomba a orologeria

scenario della bomba a orologeria, situazione di dilemma morale della bomba a orologeria

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defamiliarization
defamiliarization
[sostantivo]

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

defamiliarizzazione, straniamento

defamiliarizzazione, straniamento

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multiperspectivity
multiperspectivity
[sostantivo]

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

multiprospettivitá, tecnica narrativa multiprospettica

multiprospettivitá, tecnica narrativa multiprospettica

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conflict
conflict
[sostantivo]

opposition between characters or forces in a story that drives the plot

conflitto

conflitto

Ex: The play's conflict kept the audience engaged. 

Il conflitto della commedia ha tenuto impegnato il pubblico.

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dialogue
dialogue
[sostantivo]

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

dialogo

dialogo

Ex: The actors rehearsed their dialogue repeatedly before opening night. 

Gli attori hanno provato il loro dialogo ripetutamente prima della serata inaugurale.

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