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Literatura - Narratologia

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à narratologia como "clímax", "cliffhanger" e "sequência".

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bathos
bathos
[substantivo]

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, efeito anticlimático

bathos, efeito anticlimático

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climax
climax
[substantivo]

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

clímax, ápice

clímax, ápice

Ex: The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the resolution. 
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Chekhov's gun
Chekhov's gun
[substantivo]

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

a arma de Tchekhov, o princípio de Tchekhov

a arma de Tchekhov, o princípio de Tchekhov

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comic relief
comic relief
[substantivo]

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

alívio cômico, descontração cômica

alívio cômico, descontração cômica

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contrivance
contrivance
[substantivo]

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

artifício, recurso

artifício, recurso

Ex: The hero's sudden inheritance was a convenient contrivance. 
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denouement
denouement
[substantivo]

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

desfecho, resolução

desfecho, resolução

Ex: The denouement of the play revealed the true motives behind the protagonist’s actions. 
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deus ex machina
deus ex machina
[substantivo]

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

deus ex machina, intervenção divina

deus ex machina, intervenção divina

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embellishment
embellishment
[substantivo]

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

embelezamento, enfeite

embelezamento, enfeite

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ending
ending
[substantivo]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

fim, desfecho

fim, desfecho

Ex: He thought the ending of the mystery novel was quite clever. 
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eponym
eponym
[substantivo]

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

epônimo, homônimo

epônimo, homônimo

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dangler
dangler
[substantivo]

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

elemento não resolvido, enredo pendente

elemento não resolvido, enredo pendente

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setting
setting
[substantivo]

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

cenário, ambiente

cenário, ambiente

Ex: The setting of the movie is a futuristic city in the year 2050. 
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cliffhanger
cliffhanger
[substantivo]

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

suspense, final cliffhanger

suspense, final cliffhanger

Ex: The season finale ended on a thrilling cliffhanger, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats and eagerly anticipating the next episode. 
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premise
premise
[substantivo]

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

premissa, conceito central

premissa, conceito central

Ex: The movie's premise revolves around time travel and its consequences. 
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theme
theme
[substantivo]

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

tema, motivo

tema, motivo

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poetic license
poetic license
[substantivo]

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

licença poética, liberdade poética

licença poética, liberdade poética

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sequel
sequel
[substantivo]

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

sequela

sequela

Ex: The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel was released to critical acclaim. 
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spoiler
spoiler
[substantivo]

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

spoiler, revelação do enredo

spoiler, revelação do enredo

Ex: He accidentally gave away a spoiler about the ending of the movie. 
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arc
arc
[substantivo]

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

arco narrativo, linha narrativa

arco narrativo, linha narrativa

Ex: The character's emotional arc is central to the novel. 
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storyline
storyline
[substantivo]

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

enredo, trama

enredo, trama

Ex: The storyline takes a surprising turn in the final chapters of the book. 
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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

fluxo de consciência, corrente de consciência

fluxo de consciência, corrente de consciência

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subplot
subplot
[substantivo]

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

subenredo, história secundária

subenredo, história secundária

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swashbuckling
swashbuckling
[substantivo]

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 e espada, aventuras de capa e espada

capa e espada, aventuras de capa e espada

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synopsis
synopsis
[substantivo]

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

sinopse, resumo

sinopse, resumo

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trope
trope
[substantivo]

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

tropo, figura de linguagem

tropo, figura de linguagem

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vignette
vignette
[substantivo]

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

vinheta

vinheta

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writer's block
writer's block
[substantivo]

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

bloqueio do escritor, bloqueio criativo

bloqueio do escritor, bloqueio criativo

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filler
filler
[substantivo]

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

enchimento, material de preenchimento

enchimento, material de preenchimento

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flashback
flashback
[substantivo]

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

flashback, cena retrospectiva

flashback, cena retrospectiva

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frame story
frame story
[substantivo]

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

história moldura, narrativa moldura

história moldura, narrativa moldura

Ex: The frame story of the novel serves as a narrative device, framing the main plot with an overarching tale that provides context and perspective. 
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interior monologue
interior monologue
[substantivo]

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

monólogo interior, solilóquio interior

monólogo interior, solilóquio interior

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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

eliminar, matar

eliminar, matar

Ex: The author is planning to kill off one of the main characters in the next book. 
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linear narrative
linear narrative
[substantivo]

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 linear, relato linear

narrativa linear, relato linear

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nonlinear narrative
nonlinear narrative
[substantivo]

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 não linear, história não cronológica

narrativa não linear, história não cronológica

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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 interativa, história interativa

narrativa interativa, história interativa

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longueur
longueur
[substantivo]

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

parte longa e entediante

parte longa e entediante

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love triangle
love triangle
[substantivo]

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

triângulo amoroso, menage à trois

triângulo amoroso, menage à trois

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MacGuffin
MacGuffin
[substantivo]

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

um MacGuffin, um objeto de busca

um MacGuffin, um objeto de busca

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to mythologize

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

mitificar,  mitologizar

mitificar, mitologizar

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to narrate
to narrate
[verbo]

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

narrar, relatar

narrar, relatar

Ex: She stood in front of the class to narrate her experience during the summer vacation. 
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narration
narration
[substantivo]

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

narração, relato

narração, relato

Ex: The first-person narration allowed readers to experience the protagonist's inner thoughts and emotions firsthand. 
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narrative
narrative
[substantivo]

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

narrativa, relato

narrativa, relato

Ex: The narrative of the film captured the audience's attention from the very beginning. 
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narrative thread
narrative thread
[substantivo]

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

fio narrativo, linha narrativa

fio narrativo, linha narrativa

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pace
pace
[substantivo]

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

ritmo, cadência

ritmo, cadência

Ex: The film's pace keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. 
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to personify

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

personificar, encarnar

personificar, encarnar

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plot
plot
[substantivo]

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

enredo, trama

enredo, trama

Ex: The plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists. 
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plot drift
plot drift
[substantivo]

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

deriva do enredo, desvio do enredo

deriva do enredo, desvio do enredo

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plot hole
plot hole
[substantivo]

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

buraco no enredo, inconsistência narrativa

buraco no enredo, inconsistência narrativa

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plot twist
plot twist
[substantivo]

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

reviravolta, virada inesperada no enredo

reviravolta, virada inesperada no enredo

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plot device
plot device
[substantivo]

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, artifício de enredo

recurso narrativo, artifício de enredo

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quibble
quibble
[substantivo]

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

tecnicismo, sofisma

tecnicismo, sofisma

Ex: The lawyer exploited a quibble in the lease that exempted garden sheds from maintenance fees. 
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red herring
red herring
[substantivo]

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

manobra de distração, cortina de fumo

manobra de distração, cortina de fumo

Ex: The suspect's alibi seemed like a red herring, as it couldn't be corroborated by any evidence. 
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eucatastrophe
eucatastrophe
[substantivo]

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, virada feliz inesperada

eucatástrofe, virada feliz inesperada

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flashforward
flashforward
[substantivo]

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

flashforward, salto para frente

flashforward, salto para frente

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in medias res
in medias res
[advérbio]

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

no meio da ação, in medias res

no meio da ação, in medias res

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narrative hook
narrative hook
[substantivo]

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

gancho narrativo, isca narrativa

gancho narrativo, isca narrativa

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poetic justice
poetic justice
[substantivo]

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

o feitiço virou contra o feiticeiro, colheu o que plantou

o feitiço virou contra o feiticeiro, colheu o que plantou

Ex: It was poetic justice when the scammer lost his own money in a fake investment. 
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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

cenário da bomba-relógio, situação de dilema moral da bomba-relógio

cenário da bomba-relógio, situação de dilema moral da bomba-relógio

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defamiliarization
defamiliarization
[substantivo]

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

desfamiliarização, estranhamento

desfamiliarização, estranhamento

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multiperspectivity
multiperspectivity
[substantivo]

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

multiperspectividade, técnica narrativa multiperspectiva

multiperspectividade, técnica narrativa multiperspectiva

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conflict
conflict
[substantivo]

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

conflito, oposição

conflito, oposição

Ex: The novel's central conflict revolves around love and duty. 
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dialogue
dialogue
[substantivo]

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

diálogo, conversa

diálogo, conversa

Ex: The dialogue between the two characters revealed their hidden motives. 
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