transparent prose
[/trænsˈpɛrənt proʊz/]
noun phrase
prosa transparente
1. writing style that is clear, straightforward, and easily understood, where the language itself doesn't call attention to itself but allows the reader to focus on the content
Hemingway's transparent prose made his stories accessible to a wide audience despite their emotional depth.
A prosa transparente de Hemingway tornou suas histórias acessíveis a um público amplo, apesar de sua profundidade emocional.
2. a literary technique emphasizing clarity and simplicity over ornamental language or stylistic complexity
The author adopted transparent prose to ensure her message about social justice reached ordinary readers.
A autora adotou prosa transparente para garantir que sua mensagem sobre justiça social alcançasse leitores comuns.
Transparent prose is highly valued in American and Brazilian journalism, educational writing, and contemporary fiction. It reflects a modernist shift away from 19th-century ornamental styles. In Brazil, this approach gained prominence through writers like Clarice Lispector and contemporary authors who prioritize directness and emotional authenticity over linguistic embellishment.
Related Idioms & Phrases
let the writing disappear into the message
write with clarity of purpose
keep prose lean and direct
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