in medias res
The term "in medias res" is a Latin phrase meaning "in the middle of things," commonly used in storytelling to capture immediate interest.
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Definition
C1Literature
(technical, academic)A technique where a story begins in the middle of the action, bypassing initial exposition.
Example
- The novel opens in medias res, with the protagonist already embroiled in a conflict.
- Starting in medias res, the film throws the audience directly into a high-stakes chase.