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文学 - 叙事学

在这里,你将学习一些与叙事学相关的英语单词,如“高潮”、“悬念”和“续集”。

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bathos
bathos
[名词]

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

突降法, 失望效果

突降法, 失望效果

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climax
climax
[名词]

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

高潮, 顶点

高潮, 顶点

Ex: The climax of the play marked a turning point in the protagonist 's journey , leading to a profound transformation .戏剧的**高潮**标志着主角旅程中的一个转折点,导致了深刻的转变。
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Chekhov's gun

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

契诃夫之枪, 契诃夫原则

契诃夫之枪, 契诃夫原则

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comic relief
comic relief
[名词]

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

喜剧救济, 幽默缓解

喜剧救济, 幽默缓解

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contrivance
contrivance
[名词]

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

Ex: Some plot contrivances can make a story feel predictable .
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denouement
denouement
[名词]

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

结局, 解决

结局, 解决

Ex: After a thrilling climax , the novel ’s denouement provided a satisfying resolution to all the conflicts .在激动人心的高潮之后,小说的**结局**为所有冲突提供了一个令人满意的解决方案。
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deus ex machina

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

deus ex machina, 天外救星

deus ex machina, 天外救星

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embellishment

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

装饰, 润色

装饰, 润色

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ending
ending
[名词]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

结尾, 结局

结尾, 结局

Ex: They both prefer books with a happy ending.
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eponym
eponym
[名词]

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

名祖, 命名来源

名祖, 命名来源

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

未解之谜, 悬而未决的情节

未解之谜, 悬而未决的情节

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setting
setting
[名词]

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

背景, 场景

背景, 场景

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

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

悬念, 扣人心弦的结局

悬念, 扣人心弦的结局

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 .当紧张局势达到顶峰时,主人公发现自己处于危险境地,为令人屏息的**悬念**奠定了基础,这将让读者一直猜测到下一期。
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premise
premise
[名词]

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

Ex: A strong premise helps guide the plot and character development .
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theme
theme
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a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

主题, 动机

主题, 动机

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poetic license

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

诗的许可, 诗的自由

诗的许可, 诗的自由

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

续集

续集

Ex: The sequel exceeded expectations , introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats .**续集**超出了预期,引入了新的转折和启示,让观众坐立不安。
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spoiler
spoiler
[名词]

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

剧透, 劇透

剧透, 劇透

Ex: The film 's spoiler was so widely shared that many people did n't bother to watch it .这部电影的**剧透**被广泛分享,以至于很多人懒得去看它。
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arc
arc
[名词]

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

弧, 情节线

弧, 情节线

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storyline
storyline
[名词]

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

情节, 剧情

情节, 剧情

Ex: The novel ’s storyline follows the journey of a young girl finding her family .小说的**情节**讲述了一个年轻女孩寻找家人的旅程。
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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

意识流, 思想流

意识流, 思想流

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subplot
subplot
[名词]

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

次要情节, 支线剧情

次要情节, 支线剧情

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swashbuckling

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

剑侠, 冒险武侠

剑侠, 冒险武侠

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synopsis
synopsis
[名词]

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

概要, 剧情简介

概要, 剧情简介

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trope
trope
[名词]

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

比喻, 修辞手法

比喻, 修辞手法

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vignette
vignette
[名词]

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

小插曲

小插曲

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writer's block

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

写作障碍, 创作障碍

写作障碍, 创作障碍

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filler
filler
[名词]

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

填充物, 填充材料

填充物, 填充材料

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flashback
flashback
[名词]

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

倒叙, 闪回

倒叙, 闪回

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frame story
frame story
[名词]

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

框架故事, 框式故事

框架故事, 框式故事

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 .**框架故事**提供了一个元叙事框架,邀请读者反思叙事本身的本质,模糊了虚构与现实之间的界限。
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interior monologue

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

内心独白, 内心自语

内心独白, 内心自语

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to kill off
to kill off
[动词]

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

消灭, 杀死

消灭, 杀死

Ex: The director decided to kill off the character because they felt it would make the story more impactful .导演决定**杀死**这个角色,因为他们觉得这会让故事更有冲击力。
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linear narrative

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

线性叙事, 直线叙述

线性叙事, 直线叙述

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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

非线性叙事, 非时序叙述

非线性叙事, 非时序叙述

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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

互动叙事, 交互式故事

互动叙事, 交互式故事

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longueur
longueur
[名词]

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

冗长乏味的部分

冗长乏味的部分

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love triangle

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

三角恋, 三角关系

三角恋, 三角关系

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MacGuffin
MacGuffin
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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

麦高芬, 寻找对象

麦高芬, 寻找对象

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to mythologize

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

神话化,  传奇化

神话化, 传奇化

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

叙述, 讲述

叙述, 讲述

Ex: The teacher asked each student to narrate a personal story during the storytelling session .老师要求每个学生在讲故事环节中**讲述**一个个人故事。
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narration
narration
[名词]

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

叙述, 讲述

叙述, 讲述

Ex: The nonlinear narration kept viewers engaged as the story unfolded in unexpected ways , revealing key plot points out of sequence .非线性**叙事**让观众在故事以意想不到的方式展开时保持参与感,不按顺序揭示关键情节。
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narrative
narrative
[名词]

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

叙述, 故事

叙述, 故事

Ex: He crafted a narrative that seamlessly blended history with fiction .他精心打造了一个**叙事**,将历史与虚构无缝融合。
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narrative thread

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

叙事线, 情节线

叙事线, 情节线

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pace
pace
[名词]

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

Ex: Maintaining a steady pace is crucial for thrillers .
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to personify
to personify
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to attribute human characteristics, traits, or qualities to a non-human object, concept, or animal

拟人化, 体现

拟人化, 体现

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plot
plot
[名词]

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

情节, 剧情

情节, 剧情

Ex: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .评论家称赞这部电影的**情节**因其原创性和深度。
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plot drift
plot drift
[名词]

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

情节漂移, 情节偏离

情节漂移, 情节偏离

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plot hole
plot hole
[名词]

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

情节漏洞, 叙事不一致

情节漏洞, 叙事不一致

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plot twist
plot twist
[名词]

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

情节转折, 剧情突变

情节转折, 剧情突变

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plot device
plot device
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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

情节装置, 叙事手段

情节装置, 叙事手段

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

诡辩, 狡辩

诡辩, 狡辩

Ex: The film 's central quibble asks whether " the first-born " means the first child or the first male child .电影的核心**咬文嚼字**询问“头生的”是指第一个孩子还是第一个男孩。
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red herring
red herring
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anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

红鲱鱼, 转移注意力的事物

红鲱鱼, 转移注意力的事物

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .在网上流传的阴谋论常常充斥着**转移注意力的事物**,以误导公众并制造混乱。
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eucatastrophe

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

善变, 意想不到的快乐转折

善变, 意想不到的快乐转折

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flashforward
flashforward
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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

闪前, 前跳

闪前, 前跳

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in medias res

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

在行动中, in medias res

在行动中, in medias res

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narrative hook

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

叙事钩, 故事钩

叙事钩, 故事钩

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poetic justice

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

诗意的正义, 天谴

诗意的正义, 天谴

Ex: The upcoming play promises to deliver moments of poetic justice, where the protagonists triumph over adversity and the antagonists face their comeuppance .即将上演的戏剧承诺将带来**诗意的正义**时刻,主角们战胜逆境,反派们得到应有的报应。
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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

定时炸弹情景, 定时炸弹的道德困境情况

定时炸弹情景, 定时炸弹的道德困境情况

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defamiliarization

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

陌生化, 异化

陌生化, 异化

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multiperspectivity

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

多视角性, 多视角叙事技巧

多视角性, 多视角叙事技巧

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

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

对话, 交谈

对话, 交谈

Ex: The actors rehearsed their dialogue repeatedly before opening night .演员们在开幕夜前反复排练了他们的**台词**。
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