denouement — the final part of a narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the final part of a narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
Korean meaning: 소설이나 연극의 결말, 대단원
Korean pronunciation: 데이누**망**
Example Sentences
- The movie's denouement was so predictable that everyone guessed the ending 30 minutes early.
- After three seasons of mysteries, the TV show's denouement finally explained why the main character always wore purple socks.
- The novel's denouement tied together all the loose plot threads beautifully.
denouement
NOUN//ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn//
the final part of a narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved
The detective reaches the denouement by revealing the killer's identity
The denouement unfolds at dawn on the lawn.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French dénouement, derived from the verb dénouer meaning 'to untie' or 'to unravel.' The word entered English in the 18th century from French literary terminology.
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📝Examples
“The movie's denouement was so predictable that everyone guessed the ending 30 minutes early.”
“After three seasons of mysteries, the TV show's denouement finally explained why the main character always wore purple socks.”
“The novel's denouement tied together all the loose plot threads beautifully.”
“Shakespeare's tragedies are famous for their powerful denouements.”
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