Gojomo: Nifty Word: diegesis

2002-06-07

Nifty Word: diegesis

Nifty Word Corner

diegesis - the imaginary world in which a story (or film) takes place. Also: diegetic- present in that world.

For example, music that the characters hear is diegetic; mood music for the external audience is non-diegetic.

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