Narrative and storytelling terms

• antagonist = the character or force opposing the protagonist, creating conflict
• diegesis = the narrative world of the film, encompassing everything within the story's reality
• exposition = the presentation of background information needed to understand the story, such as character history or setting
• foreshadowing = visual or narrative hints about future plot points, creating suspense or thematic depth
• in medias res [Latin]= starting the story in the middle of the action, engaging the audience with immediate excitement.

  Translates to " in the midst of things"
• plot vs story = the 'story' refers to all events of the narrative, whereas the 'plot' is the order in which events are presented
• protagonist = the main character or hero of the story often undergoing significant development or facing major obstacles