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Diegesis

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Diˊe-ge′sis

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to narrate;
διά
through + [GREEK] to lead.]
A narrative or history; a recital or relation.

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diégesis

diégesis

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Spanish

Noun

diégesis f ‎(plural diégesis)

  1. The plot or narrative of a written work.

Synonyms

Related terms

  • diegético

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διήγησις ‎(diḗgēsis, “narration, narrative”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdje.xe.sis/

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