Literature - Tự sự học

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

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

đỉnh điểm

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

súng Chekhov

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

giải trí hài hước

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

mưu kế

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

kết thúc

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

thần từ máy móc

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

trang trí

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

kết thúc

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

eponim

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

yếu tố chưa được giải thích

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

bối cảnh

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

tình huống căng thẳng

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

tiên đề

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

chủ đề

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

giấy phép thơ ca

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

phần tiếp theo

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

spoiler

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

cung

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

cốt truyện

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

dòng tâm thức

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

cốt truyện phụ

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

tiểu thuyết phiêu lưu

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

tóm tắt

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

trop

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

vignet

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

tắc viết

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

vật liệu lấp

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

hồi tưởng

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

câu chuyện khung

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

độc thoại nội tâm

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

giết

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

câu chuyện tuyến tính

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

kể chuyện phi tuyến

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

narrative tương tác

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

độ dài

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

tam giác tình yêu

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

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

huyền thoại hóa

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

kể lại

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

kể chuyện

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

narrative

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

mạch truyện

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

nhịp điệu

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

nhân hoá

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

cốt truyện

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

sự lệch hướng cốt truyện

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

lỗ hổng trong cốt truyện

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

bước ngoặt

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

thiết bị cốt truyện

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

lập luận xuyên tạc

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

đánh lạc hướng

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

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

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

in medias res

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

móc tường thuật

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

công lý thơ ca

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

kịch bản bom hẹn giờ

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

không quen hóa

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

đa chiều

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

mâu thuẫn

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

đối thoại