Diegesis

Pronunciation: /daɪˈdʒiːsɪs/

Definitions of diegesis

noun a narrative or plot structure that is presented within a work of art, such as a film or novel

Example Sentences

A1 In a diegesis, the story is told by a narrator.

A2 The diegesis of the movie was so captivating that I felt like I was part of the story.

B1 Understanding the diegesis of a film can help viewers appreciate the director's vision.

B2 The diegesis of the novel created a rich and immersive world for readers to explore.

C1 Analyzing the diegesis of a literary work can reveal deeper themes and meanings.

C2 The director skillfully crafted a complex diegesis that challenged viewers' perceptions of reality.

Examples of diegesis in a Sentence

formal The diegesis of the novel is carefully constructed to immerse the reader in the fictional world.

informal I love how the diegesis of this movie makes you feel like you're right there with the characters.

slang The diegesis in that video game is so cool, it feels like you're really in the game world.

figurative His storytelling had a diegesis that transported the audience to a different time and place.

Grammatical Forms of diegesis

• past tense: diedgetic
• plural: diegeses
• comparative: more diegetic
• superlative: most diegetic
• present tense: diegetics
• future tense: will diegesis
• perfect tense: have diegesed
• continuous tense: is diegesing
• singular: diegesis
• positive degree: diegetic
• infinitive: to diegesis
• gerund: diegesing
• participle: diegesed

Origin and Evolution of diegesis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'diegesis' originated from ancient Greek

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ancient Greek literature to refer to the narrative or storytelling aspect of a work, 'diegesis' has evolved to be used in film and literary theory to distinguish between the narrative world of a story and the commentary or analysis of that world.