minor story
[ˈmaɪnər ˈstɔːri]
nounpl: minor stories
história secundária
1. A subplot or secondary narrative within a larger work of literature, film, or other media that is less central to the main plot
The minor story of the protagonist's childhood added depth to the main narrative.
A história secundária da infância do protagonista adicionou profundidade à narrativa principal.
2. A less significant or less prominent news story in journalism
The newspaper relegated the local election results to a minor story on page five.
O jornal relegou os resultados da eleição local a uma história secundária na página cinco.
3. In storytelling, a narrative of lesser importance compared to the primary storyline
The romance subplot was considered a minor story compared to the main adventure plot.
A subtrama romântica era considerada uma história secundária em comparação com a trama principal de aventura.
In both American and Brazilian storytelling traditions, minor stories are valued as literary devices that enrich narratives and provide character development. In Brazilian telenovelas, secondary storylines are often equally developed as main plots, reflecting a preference for complex, multi-layered narratives. In American cinema, minor stories are typically used to support and enhance the main narrative arc.
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