in medias res

in medias res

The literary device of beginning a narrative, such as an epic poem, at a crucial point in the middle of a series of events. The intent is to create an immediate interest from which the author can then move backward in time to narrate the story.

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in media res

Literature; General

Beginning the story in the middle of a sequence of events. The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer, are prime examples. The latter work begins with the return of Odysseus to his home ...

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cadencia

Literature; Poetry

The progressive rhythmical pattern in lines of verse; also, the natural tone or modulation of the voice determined by the alternation of accented or unaccented syllables.

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Literature; Poetry

A rhythmic break or pause in the flow of sound which is commonly introduced in about the middle of a line of verse, but may be varied for different effects. Usually placed between ...

cacofonía

Literature; Poetry

Discordant sounds in the jarring juxtaposition of harsh letters or syllables, sometimes inadvertent, but often deliberately used in poetry for effect.

bucólico

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Derived from the Greek word for herdsman, an ancient term for a poem dealing with a pastoral subject.

equívoco

Literature; Poetry

An ambiguous word or phrase capable more than one interpretation, thus susceptible to use for puns.

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