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
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逆转效果, 夸张
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the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense
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高潮, 顶点
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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
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契诃夫的枪, 契诃夫原理
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a literary technique that uses humor to interrupt serious or tragic scenes in order to provide a temporary release from emotional tension
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喜剧缓解, 幽默插曲
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a plot device or a literary technique that is used to resolve a difficult or complicated situation in an unexpected and somewhat unrealistic way
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巧妙之计, 巧妙手法
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the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained
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结局
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a literary device where a sudden and unexpected event or character is introduced to resolve a problem in a story
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机械神, 突发解脱
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the act of adding extra details or exaggerating certain aspects of a story or description to make it more interesting or appealing
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装饰, 美化
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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
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未解之谜, 悬而未决的元素
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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
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前提, 假设
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the freedom to deviate from facts, rules or conventional forms practiced by an artist or author in order to gain a desired effect
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诗歌许可, 诗意自由
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unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment
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剧透, 揭示
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the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations of a character in a seemingly unstructured and spontaneous manner
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意识流, 思绪流
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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
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副情节, 次要情节
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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
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剑斗小说, 冒险散文
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a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work
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梗概, 概要
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a common or recurring theme, motif, or device that is used in literature, art, or other forms of creative expression
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比喻, 常见主题
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a brief, impressionistic scene or sketch in literature or film that focuses on a particular moment or character
![小品文, 场景](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
小品文, 场景
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a condition experienced by writers in which they are unable to produce new written material, despite having the desire or obligation to do so
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作家阻塞, 白纸症候群
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any material in a narrative that serves to pad or extend the length of the story without advancing the plot or developing the characters
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填充物, 填料
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a scene in a story line that interrupts the chronological order and takes the narrative back in time
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闪回, 回忆
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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, 框架叙事](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
框架故事, 框架叙事
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a literary device that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings directly to the reader
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内心独白, 思想独白
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to cause the death of a character in a work of fiction, typically for dramatic effects or to advance the plot
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杀死, 消灭
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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, 线性故事](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
线性叙事, 线性故事
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a type of storytelling that does not follow a chronological sequence, instead jumping back and forth in time or presenting events out of order
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非线性叙事, 非线性故事
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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, 互动故事](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
互动叙事, 互动故事
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a tedious or boring section of a work of literature or other artistic work, characterized by a lack of action, tension, or interest
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长度, 乏味部分
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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
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爱情三角, 浪漫三角
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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
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麦克戈芬
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to create or embellish a story or a person's life with mythological or heroic elements
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神话化, 颂扬
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a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.
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叙事, 故事
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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, 故事线](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
叙述线索, 故事线
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the rhythm, tempo, and speed at which a story unfolds, and how it affects the audience's engagement and emotional response to the narrative
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节奏, 速度
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to attribute human characteristics, traits, or qualities to a non-human object, concept, or animal
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拟人化, 赋予人性
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the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.
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情节, 情节发展
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an apparent mistake or inconsistency in the narrative of a book, motion picture, etc.
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情节漏洞, 叙事矛盾
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a sudden and unexpected development in the storyline of a narrative, often at a crucial moment
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情节反转, 剧情意外
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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
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情节装置, 情节元素
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a plot device where a character uses the exact wording of a rule or agreement to avoid its intended meaning or purpose
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拗词, 猾言
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anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important
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红鲱鱼, 误导性线索
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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
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优凯塔斯特罗菲, 积极转折
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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
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闪回, 未来镜头
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a literary technique in which a narrative begins in the middle of the story, rather than at the beginning
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in medias res, 故事的中间
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a literary device used at the beginning of a story to capture the reader's attention and engage their interest
![叙事钩子, 叙事钩](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
叙事钩子, 叙事钩
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a situation in which one believes that an unfortunate event that has happened to someone is well deserved
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诗意正义, 诗意报应
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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
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定时炸弹场景, 道德困境情况
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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, 非熟悉化](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
陌生化, 非熟悉化
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a narrative technique in which a story is told from multiple perspectives or points of view
![多元视角, 多视点](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
多元视角, 多视点
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the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the narrative forward and creates tension and drama
![冲突, 斗争](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/zh.png)
冲突, 斗争
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