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

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

悬念, 扣人心弦的结局
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, 假设
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
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
the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

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

诡辩, 狡辩
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
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

诗意的正义, 天谴
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
the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the narrative forward and creates tension and drama

冲突, 叙事张力
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