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Words Related to Literature - Narratology
Here you will learn some English words related to narratology such as "climax", "cliffhanger", and "sequel".
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Chekhov's gun
[noun]
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
comic relief
[noun]
a literary technique that uses humor to interrupt serious or tragic scenes in order to provide a temporary release from emotional tension
dangler
[noun]
a plot or character element that is introduced but never fully explained or resolved, leaving the audience with unanswered questions or loose ends
premise
[noun]
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
stream of consciousness
[noun]
the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations of a character in a seemingly unstructured and spontaneous manner
swashbuckling
[noun]
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
writer's block
[noun]
a condition experienced by writers in which they are unable to produce new written material, despite having the desire or obligation to do so
interior monologue
[noun]
a literary device that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings directly to the reader
to kill off
[verb]
to cause the death of a character in a work of fiction, typically for dramatic effects or to advance the plot
linear narrative
[noun]
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
nonlinear narrative
[noun]
a type of storytelling that does not follow a chronological sequence, instead jumping back and forth in time or presenting events out of order
interactive narrative
[noun]
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
love triangle
[noun]
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
mcguffin
[noun]
(film) a plot element that catches the viewers' attention or drives the plot
to mythologize
[verb]
to create or embellish a story or a person's life with mythological or heroic elements
narrative thread
[noun]
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
pace
[noun]
the rhythm, tempo, and speed at which a story unfolds, and how it affects the audience's engagement and emotional response to the narrative
plot drift
[noun]
a situation where the plot of a story deviates from its original trajectory
plot twist
[noun]
a sudden and unexpected development in the storyline of a narrative, often at a crucial moment
plot device
[noun]
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
eucatastrophe
[noun]
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
in medias res
[adverb]
a literary technique in which a narrative begins in the middle of the story, rather than at the beginning
narrative hook
[noun]
a literary device used at the beginning of a story to capture the reader's attention and engage their interest
poetic justice
[noun]
a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved
ticking time bomb scenario
[noun]
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
defamiliarization
[noun]
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
multiperspectivity
[noun]
a narrative technique in which a story is told from multiple perspectives or points of view
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