fourth wall
The concept of the "fourth wall" is crucial in performing arts and media, defining the boundary between fiction and audience.
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Definition
B2Theater
(idiomatic)An imaginary invisible barrier at the front of the stage, separating the actors from the audience.
Example
- The actor broke the fourth wall by directly addressing the audience during the play.
B2Media
(general)The conceptual boundary between the fictional world and the audience, often broken when characters acknowledge the viewers.
Example
- In the TV show, the character often breaks the fourth wall to share thoughts with the audience.
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