plot development
[/plɑt dɪˈveləpmənt/]
nounpl: plot developments
desenvolvimento da trama
1. The progression and evolution of the main story or narrative in a literary work, film, or other narrative medium
The plot development in the novel was slow at first but became increasingly compelling.
O desenvolvimento da trama no romance foi lento no início, mas se tornou cada vez mais envolvente.
2. The unfolding of events and complications that advance the storyline toward resolution
Readers appreciated the careful plot development that led to an unexpected twist ending.
Os leitores apreciaram o desenvolvimento cuidadoso da trama que levou a um final com reviravoltas inesperadas.
3. The technique or craft of constructing and advancing a narrative through interconnected events
The screenwriter focused on plot development rather than character backstories.
O roteirista se concentrou no desenvolvimento da trama em vez de históricos dos personagens.
In Brazilian media and literary criticism, 'desenvolvimento da trama' is the standard academic and professional term. Brazilian audiences often discuss telenovelas in terms of plot development, as soap operas are culturally significant. In American culture, plot development is a critical element in screenwriting and publishing industries, with specific focus on the three-act structure and character arcs.
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