diegesis

di·e·ge·sis

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Definitions of diegesis word

noun plural diegesis the telling of a story by a narrator who summarizes events in the plot and comments on the conversations, thoughts, etc., of the characters. 1
noun plural diegesis the sphere or world in which these narrated events and other elements occur. 1
noun diegesis A narrative or plot, typically in a movie. 1
noun diegesis the presentation of the facts by a narrator to the audience 0
noun diegesis (in narrative film or literature) the fictional setting, events, and characters 0
noun diegesis (narratology) A narration or recitation. 0

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < Greek diēgēsis ‘a narrative’, derivative of diēgeisthai ‘to describe, narrate’ < dia- dia- + hēgeîsthai ‘to guide’

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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