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
the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense
高潮, 顶点
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
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
a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way
计策, 手法
评论家们注意到了解决故事中心冲突的人为设计。
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
在故事的结局中，英雄终于与反派和解了。
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
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
the final part of a story, movie, etc.
结尾, 结局
她重写了故事的结局，使其更具影响力。
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
the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place
背景, 场景
这部戏剧的背景是19世纪的一个小村庄。
an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense
悬念, 扣人心弦的结局
小说的最后一章以一个扣人心弦的悬念结束，迫使读者翻页并发现悬疑情节转折的解决。
the central idea or foundation of a story, encompassing its main concept, conflict, characters, setting, and overall tone or genre
前提, 中心概念
她的小说有一个独特的前提，结合了神秘和科幻元素。
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
a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one
续集
影迷们热切地排队观看他们最喜欢的电影的续集在开幕之夜。
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
在讨论最新的视频游戏时，他要求不要有剧透。
the main theme or continuous narrative line in a story or series
故事弧线, 叙事线
这部电影的故事弧线跨越了几十年。
the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.
情节, 剧情
他在会议期间向制片人概述了他剧本的故事情节。
the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations of a character in a seemingly unstructured and spontaneous manner
意识流, 思想流
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
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
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
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
a brief, impressionistic scene or sketch in literature or film that focuses on a particular moment or character
小插曲
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
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
a scene in a story line that interrupts the chronological order and takes the narrative back in time
倒叙, 闪回
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
在框架故事中，主人公向一群听众讲述他们的冒险经历，为故事中展开的更宏大的叙事奠定了基础。
a literary device that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings directly to the reader
内心独白, 内心自语
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
编剧目前正在讨论是否要在即将上映的电影中杀死主角。
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
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
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
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
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
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
to create or embellish a story or a person's life with mythological or heroic elements
神话化, 传奇化
to provide a spoken or written description of an event, story, etc.
叙述, 讲述
作者巧妙地叙述了小说中主人公的冒险。
the way of telling or explaining a story, particularly in a movie, novel, etc.
叙述, 讲述
a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.
叙述, 故事
小说的叙事结构复杂，有多条时间线交织在一起。
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
the speed at which a narrative unfolds and how it affects audience engagement
节奏, 步调
缓慢的节奏允许了深刻的角色发展。
to attribute human characteristics, traits, or qualities to a non-human object, concept, or animal
拟人化, 体现
the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.
情节, 剧情
电影的情节错综复杂，交织着多条故事线。
an apparent mistake or inconsistency in the narrative of a book, motion picture, etc.
情节漏洞, 叙事不一致
a sudden and unexpected development in the storyline of a narrative, often at a crucial moment
情节转折, 剧情突变
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
an instance of using precise phrasing in a contract, rule, or law to bypass its spirit or purpose
诡辩, 狡辩
一部经典的法庭剧取决于关于签名必须是墨水还是电子的咬文嚼字。
anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important
转移注意力的烟幕, 障眼法
嫌疑人关于钥匙丢失的说法最终证明只是障眼法。
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
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
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
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
a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved
自作自受, 搬起石头砸自己的脚
他嘲笑迟到的人多年，结果自己错过了火车，真是自作自受。
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
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
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
