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Term: synonym for in medias

Description:

A synonym for "in medias" refers to a phrase, concept, or literary technique that denotes the narrative style of starting a story or narrative in the middle of the action instead of at the beginning.

Examples:

Noun:

• The movie began in medias with the main character already in the midst of a high-speed chase.
• The novel's plot employed the in medias technique, drawing the reader into the story's action right away.

Adjective:

• The filmmaker skillfully utilized an in medias approach to create a sense of immediate excitement.
• The play's in medias opening captivated the audience from the very first scene.

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