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What type of plot structure allows authors to ‘come late’ to their own story?

What type of plot structure allows authors to "come late" to their own story?

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Verdie O'Kon

Feb 20, 2025

The plot structure that allows authors to 'come late' to their own story is in medias res. It is a Latin term which basically means 'into the middle of things.' Sometimes authors don't want to bother giving their characters a backstory, but rather begin the novel in the middle. An example would be Gaiman's 'American Gods,' because we don't see each of the gods' history in the beginning.Explanation:... Show More
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Verdie O'Kon

Feb 20, 2025

A narrative work beginning in medias res (Classical Latin: [ɪn ˈmɛdɪ. aːs ˈreːs], lit. "into the middle of things") opens in the midst of the plot. Often, exposition is bypassed and filled in gradually, through dialogue, flashbacks or description of past events.Explanation: In Medias Res means narrating a story from the middle after supposing that the audiences are aware of past events. ... The setting and environment also contribute to add to the details of the action introduced at the beginning of the story.Hope this helps.... Show More
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Verdie O'Kon

Feb 20, 2025

#1: Medias res is the correct answerExplanation:... Show More
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Verdie O'Kon

Feb 20, 2025

Regardless of the choices, I am going to have to say that the name of the plot structure that allows authors to "come late" to their own story is the Latin name for "into the middle of things" -> "in media res." I hope this helps! 😛... Show More
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Verdie O'Kon

Feb 20, 2025

The plot structure that allows authors to 'come late' to their own story is in medias res. It is a Latin term which basically means 'into the middle of things.' Sometimes authors don't want to bother giving their characters a backstory, but rather begin the novel in the middle. An example would be Gaiman's 'American Gods,' because we don't see each of the gods' history in the beginning.... Show More

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