narrative inconsistency
[ˈnærətɪv ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi]
nounfemininepl: narrative inconsistencies / inconsistências narrativas
inconsistência narrativa
1. A contradiction or discrepancy within a story, account, or narrative where events, facts, character details, or timeline details conflict with each other or with previously established information
The movie suffered from a narrative inconsistency when the character was said to be dead in one scene but alive in the next without explanation.
O filme sofreu de uma inconsistência narrativa quando o personagem foi dito estar morto em uma cena, mas estava vivo na próxima sem explicação.
2. A flaw in storytelling where the narrator's voice, perspective, or reliability becomes unclear or contradictory
The author's narrative inconsistency confused readers who couldn't tell if the story was being told from a reliable or unreliable perspective.
A inconsistência narrativa do autor confundiu os leitores que não conseguiam determinar se a história era contada de uma perspectiva confiável ou não confiável.
3. In legal or journalistic contexts, a statement or account that contradicts itself or conflicts with other documented facts
The witness's narrative inconsistency undermined the credibility of his testimony in court.
A inconsistência narrativa da testemunha prejudicou a credibilidade de seu depoimento em tribunal.
In Brazil, this term is widely used in academic literary criticism and media analysis. The phrase 'furo na narrativa' or 'furo na trama' is popular in casual conversations about books, films, and TV shows. Americans and Brazilians alike frequently discuss narrative inconsistencies when critiquing entertainment, and the concept is essential in screenwriting workshops and literature courses across both cultures. The term reflects a broader cultural value placed on logical storytelling and internal coherence in narrative arts.
NYC Slang
plot hole / narrative fail / story doesn't add up
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