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
逆转效果
the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense
高潮
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
契诃夫的枪
a literary technique that uses humor to interrupt serious or tragic scenes in order to provide a temporary release from emotional tension
喜剧缓解
a plot device or a literary technique that is used to resolve a difficult or complicated situation in an unexpected and somewhat unrealistic way
巧妙之计
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
a literary device where a sudden and unexpected event or character is introduced to resolve a problem in a story
机械神
the act of adding extra details or exaggerating certain aspects of a story or description to make it more interesting or appealing
装饰
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
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
前提
the freedom to deviate from facts, rules or conventional forms practiced by an artist or author in order to gain a desired effect
诗歌许可
unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment
剧透
the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations of a character in a seemingly unstructured and spontaneous manner
意识流
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
副情节
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
剑斗小说
a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work
梗概
a common or recurring theme, motif, or device that is used in literature, art, or other forms of creative expression
比喻
a brief, impressionistic scene or sketch in literature or film that focuses on a particular moment or character
小品文
a condition experienced by writers in which they are unable to produce new written material, despite having the desire or obligation to do so
作家阻塞
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
a scene in a story line that interrupts the chronological order and takes the narrative back in time
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
a literary device that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings directly to the reader
内心独白
to cause the death of a character in a work of fiction, typically for dramatic effects or to advance the plot
杀死
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
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
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
a tedious or boring section of a work of literature or other artistic work, characterized by a lack of action, tension, or interest
长度
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
爱情三角
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
麦克戈芬
to create or embellish a story or a person's life with mythological or heroic elements
神话化
a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.
叙事
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
叙述线索
the rhythm, tempo, and speed at which a story unfolds, and how it affects the audience's engagement and emotional response to the narrative
节奏
to attribute human characteristics, traits, or qualities to a non-human object, concept, or animal
拟人化
the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.
情节
an apparent mistake or inconsistency in the narrative of a book, motion picture, etc.
情节漏洞
a sudden and unexpected development in the storyline of a narrative, often at a crucial moment
情节反转
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
a plot device where a character uses the exact wording of a rule or agreement to avoid its intended meaning or purpose
拗词
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
优凯塔斯特罗菲
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
闪回
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
叙事钩子
a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved
诗意正义
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
定时炸弹场景
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
a narrative technique in which a story is told from multiple perspectives or points of view
多元视角
the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the narrative forward and creates tension and drama
冲突
a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction
对话