to analyze (v) To examine something carefully to understand it. Examinar algo cuidadosamente para comprenderlo.
Analizar
to analyze (v) When we analyze this part of the story, we see that Jean risks his own safety because he wants to help the other villagers. Cuando analizamos esta parte del cuento, vemos que Jean arriesga su propia seguridad porque quiere ayudar a los otros habitantes del pueblo.
El ambiente
the setting (n) The setting is a small mountain town during a freezing winter, where Mateo and his family are trapped by a snowstorm. El ambiente es un pequeño pueblo de montaña durante un invierno helado, donde Mateo y su familia quedan atrapados por una tormenta de nieve.
El flashback
a flashback (n)
El flashback
a flashback (n) A scene that shows an event from the past. Una escena que muestra un acontecimiento del pasado.
El flashback
a flashback (n) The flashback shows Emily when she is three years old; then the story returns to her life at thirteen. El flashback muestra a Emily cuando tiene tres años; después, la historia vuelve a su vida a los trece años.
examine | study | investigate
to analyze (v)
examine | study | investigate
to analyze (v) To examine something carefully to understand it.
examine | study | investigate
to analyze (v) When we analyze this part of the story, we see that Jean risks his own safety because he wants to help the other villagers.
La trama
the plot (n)
La trama
the plot (n) The sequence of events that make up a story. La secuencia de acontecimientos que forman una historia.
La trama
the plot (n) The plot follows Rosa as she leaves her village, gets lost in the city, and finally finds her older brother. La trama sigue a Rosa cuando deja su pueblo, se pierde en la ciudad y finalmente encuentra a su hermano mayor.
memory scene | past event | look back
a flashback (n)
memory scene | past event | look back
a flashback (n) A scene that shows an event from the past.
memory scene | past event | look back
a flashback (n) The flashback shows Emily when she is three years old; then the story returns to her life at thirteen.
storyline | sequence of events | story structure
the plot (n)
storyline | sequence of events | story structure
the plot (n) The sequence of events that make up a story.
storyline | sequence of events | story structure
the plot (n) The plot follows Rosa as she leaves her village, gets lost in the city, and finally finds her older brother.
time | place | surroundings
the setting (n)
time | place | surroundings
the setting (n) The time and place in which a story takes place.
倒叙 dàoxù
a flashback (n)
倒叙 dàoxù
a flashback (n) A scene that shows an event from the past. 展示过去发生的事件的场景。 zhǎnshì guòqù fāshēng de shìjiàn de chǎngjǐng.
倒叙 dàoxù
a flashback (n) The flashback shows Emily when she is three years old; then the story returns to her life at thirteen. 倒叙展现了Emily三岁时的情景；然后故事回到她十三岁时的生活。 dàoxù zhǎnxiàn le Emily sān suì shí de qíngjǐng; ránhòu gùshì huídào tā shísān suì shí de shēnghuó.
分析 fēnxī
to analyze (v)
分析 fēnxī
to analyze (v) To examine something carefully to understand it. 仔细研究某事物以理解它。 zǐxì yánjiū mǒu shìwù yǐ lǐjiě tā.
分析 fēnxī
to analyze (v) When we analyze this part of the story, we see that Jean risks his own safety because he wants to help the other villagers. 当我们分析故事的这一部分时，我们可以看出Jean为了帮助村里的其他人而冒着自己的安全风险。 dāng wǒmen fēnxī gùshì de zhè yí bùfen shí, wǒmen kěyǐ kànchū Jean wèile bāngzhù cūn lǐ de qítā rén ér màozhe zìjǐ de ānquán fēngxiǎn.
情节 qíngjié
the plot (n)
情节 qíngjié
the plot (n) The sequence of events that make up a story. 构成故事的一系列事件。 gòuchéng gùshì de yí xìliè shìjiàn.
情节 qíngjié
the plot (n) The plot follows Rosa as she leaves her village, gets lost in the city, and finally finds her older brother. 情节讲述了Rosa离开村庄、在城市里迷路，最后找到哥哥的经历。 qíngjié jiǎngshù le Rosa líkāi cūnzhuāng, zài chéngshì lǐ mílù, zuìhòu zhǎodào gēge de jīnglì.
the rising action (n) During the rising action, Maya misses the last bus, loses her phone, and realizes that she has no way to get home.
El ambiente
the setting (n)
El ambiente
the setting (n) The time and place in which a story takes place. El lugar y el tiempo en que ocurre una historia.
El clímax
the climax (n) The climax occurs when Carlos finally opens the locked door and discovers that his missing father is inside. El clímax ocurre cuando Carlos finalmente abre la puerta cerrada y descubre que su padre desaparecido está adentro.
El conflicto
a conflict (n)
El conflicto
a conflict (n) The main problem a character faces in a story. El problema principal que enfrenta un personaje en una historia.
El conflicto
a conflict (n) The main conflict begins when Sofia discovers that her best friend has been keeping an important secret from her. El conflicto principal comienza cuando Sofia descubre que su mejor amiga le ha estado ocultando un secreto importante.
El desarrollo de la acción
the rising action (n)
El desarrollo de la acción
the rising action (n) The events that build tension before the climax. Los acontecimientos que aumentan la tensión antes del clímax.
El desarrollo de la acción
the rising action (n) During the rising action, Maya misses the last bus, loses her phone, and realizes that someone is following her home. Durante el desarrollo de la acción, Maya pierde el último autobús, pierde su teléfono y se da cuenta de que alguien la está siguiendo hasta su casa.
introduction | opening | background information
the exposition (n)
introduction | opening | background information
the exposition (n) The beginning of a story that introduces the characters and setting.
introduction | opening | background information
the exposition (n) At the beginning of the story, the exposition introduces Daniel, his grandmother, and the apartment where they live, just before a mysterious letter arrives.
La exposición
the exposition (n)
La exposición
the exposition (n) The beginning of a story that introduces the characters and setting. La parte inicial que presenta a los personajes y el ambiente.
La exposición
the exposition (n) In the exposition, we meet Daniel and his grandmother in their apartment just before a mysterious letter arrives. En la exposición, conocemos a Daniel y a su abuela en su apartamento justo antes de que llegue una carta misteriosa.
problem | struggle | disagreement
a conflict (n)
problem | struggle | disagreement
a conflict (n) The main problem a character faces in a story.
problem | struggle | disagreement
a conflict (n) The main conflict begins when Sofia discovers that her best friend has been keeping an important secret from her.
time | place | surroundings
the setting (n) The setting is a small mountain town during a freezing winter, where Mateo and his family are trapped by a snowstorm.
turning point | peak tension | decisive moment
the climax (n)
turning point | peak tension | decisive moment
the climax (n) The turning point or moment of greatest tension in a story.
冲突 chōngtū
a conflict (n)
冲突 chōngtū
a conflict (n) The main problem a character faces in a story. 故事中人物面临的主要问题。 gùshì zhōng rénwù miànlín de zhǔyào wèntí.
冲突 chōngtū
a conflict (n) The main conflict begins when Sofia discovers that her best friend has been keeping an important secret from her. 主要冲突始于Sofia发现她最好的朋友一直对她隐瞒一个重要的秘密。 zhǔyào chōngtū shǐyú Sofia fāxiàn tā zuì hǎo de péngyou yìzhí duì tā yǐnmán yí ge zhòngyào de mìmì.
开端 kāiduān
the exposition (n)
开端 kāiduān
the exposition (n) The beginning of a story that introduces the characters and setting. 故事开头介绍人物和背景的部分。 gùshì kāitóu jièshào rénwù hé bèijǐng de bùfen.
开端 kāiduān
the exposition (n) At the beginning of the story, the exposition introduces Daniel, his grandmother, and the apartment where they live, just before a mysterious letter arrives. 在故事的开头，开端介绍了Daniel、他的祖母以及他们居住的公寓，就在一封神秘的信到来之前。 zài gùshì de kāitóu, kāiduān jièshào le Daniel, tā de zǔmǔ yǐjí tāmen jūzhù de gōngyù, jiù zài yì fēng shénmì de xìn dàolái zhīqián.
情节发展 qíngjié fāzhǎn
the rising action (n)
情节发展 qíngjié fāzhǎn
the rising action (n) The events that build tension before the climax. 高潮之前使紧张感逐渐增强的事件。 gāocháo zhīqián shǐ jǐnzhānggǎn zhújiàn zēngqiáng de shìjiàn.
情节发展 qíngjié fāzhǎn
the rising action (n) During the rising action, Maya misses the last bus, loses her phone, and realizes that she has no way to get home. 在情节发展中，Maya错过了最后一班公交车，丢了手机，并意识到自己没有办法回家。 zài qíngjié fāzhǎn zhōng, Maya cuòguò le zuìhòu yì bān gōngjiāochē, diū le shǒujī, bìng yìshí dào zìjǐ méiyǒu bànfǎ huí jiā.
故事背景 gùshì bèijǐng
the setting (n)
故事背景 gùshì bèijǐng
the setting (n) The time and place in which a story takes place. 故事发生的时间和地点。 gùshì fāshēng de shíjiān hé dìdiǎn.
故事背景 gùshì bèijǐng
the setting (n) The setting is a small mountain town during a freezing winter, where Mateo and his family are trapped by a snowstorm. 故事背景是一个严冬中的山间小镇，Mateo和他的家人因暴风雪被困在那里。 gùshì bèijǐng shì yí ge yándōng zhōng de shānjiān xiǎozhèn, Mateo hé tā de jiārén yīn bàofēngxuě bèi kùn zài nàli.
aftermath | consequences | events after the turning point
the falling action (n)
aftermath | consequences | events after the turning point
the falling action (n) The events that follow the climax and lead toward the ending.
aftermath | consequences | events after the turning point
the falling action (n) During the falling action, Carlos brings his father home, explains what happened, and reunites him with the rest of the family.
El clímax
the climax (n)
El clímax
the climax (n) The turning point or moment of greatest tension in a story. El momento decisivo o de mayor tensión de una historia.
ending | conclusion | problem solved
the resolution (n)
ending | conclusion | problem solved
the resolution (n) The ending in which the main conflict is resolved.
ending | conclusion | problem solved
the resolution (n) In the resolution, Carlos and his father begin rebuilding their relationship, and the family finally feels whole again.
La acción descendente
the falling action (n)
La acción descendente
the falling action (n) The events that follow the climax and lead toward the ending. Los acontecimientos que siguen al clímax y conducen al final.
La acción descendente
the falling action (n) During the falling action, Carlos brings his father home, explains what happened, and reunites him with the rest of the family. Durante la acción descendente, Carlos lleva a su padre a casa, explica lo que pasó y lo reúne con el resto de la familia.
La resolución
the resolution (n) In the resolution, Carlos and his father begin rebuilding their relationship, and the family finally feels whole again. En la resolución, Carlos y su padre empiezan a reconstruir su relación y la familia finalmente vuelve a sentirse unida.
La resolución
the resolution (n)
La resolución
the resolution (n) The ending in which the main conflict is resolved. El final en el que se resuelve el conflicto principal.
Los personajes
the characters (n)
Los personajes
the characters (n) The people or beings who take part in a story. Las personas o seres que participan en una historia.
Los personajes
the characters (n) The two main characters, Lena and her brother Sam, react very differently when they learn that their family must move. Los dos personajes principales, Lena y su hermano Sam, reaccionan de maneras muy diferentes cuando se enteran de que su familia tiene que mudarse.
Los rasgos de carácter
character traits (n) Amir shows character traits of courage and loyalty when he returns to help his friend instead of escaping alone. Amir demuestra rasgos de carácter de valentía y lealtad cuando regresa para ayudar a su amigo en vez de escapar solo.
people in a story | story figures | participants
the characters (n)
people in a story | story figures | participants
the characters (n) The people or beings who take part in a story.
people in a story | story figures | participants
the characters (n) The two main characters, Lena and her brother Sam, react very differently when they learn that their family must move.
personality qualities | personal characteristics | defining qualities
character traits (n)
personality qualities | personal characteristics | defining qualities
character traits (n) The qualities that describe a character's personality.
turning point | peak tension | decisive moment
the climax (n) The climax occurs when Carlos finally opens the locked door and discovers that his missing father is inside.
人物 rénwù
the characters (n)
人物 rénwù
the characters (n) The people or beings who take part in a story. 参与故事的人物或其他角色。 cānyù gùshì de rénwù huò qítā juésè.
人物 rénwù
the characters (n) The two main characters, Lena and her brother Sam, react very differently when they learn that their family must move. 两个主要人物Lena和她的弟弟Sam得知全家必须搬家时，反应非常不同。 liǎng ge zhǔyào rénwù Lena hé tā de dìdi Sam dézhī quánjiā bìxū bānjiā shí, fǎnyìng fēicháng bùtóng.
情节回落 qíngjié huíluò
the falling action (n)
情节回落 qíngjié huíluò
the falling action (n) The events that follow the climax and lead toward the ending. 高潮之后引向结尾的一系列事件。 gāocháo zhīhòu yǐnxiàng jiéwěi de yí xìliè shìjiàn.
情节回落 qíngjié huíluò
the falling action (n) During the falling action, Carlos brings his father home, explains what happened, and reunites him with the rest of the family. 在情节回落中，Carlos把父亲带回家，解释了发生的事情，并让他与家里的其他人团聚。 zài qíngjié huíluò zhōng, Carlos bǎ fùqīn dài huí jiā, jiěshì le fāshēng de shìqing, bìng ràng tā yǔ jiālǐ de qítā rén tuánjù.
结局 jiéjú
the resolution (n)
结局 jiéjú
the resolution (n) The ending in which the main conflict is resolved. 主要冲突得到解决的结尾。 zhǔyào chōngtū dédào jiějué de jiéwěi.
结局 jiéjú
the resolution (n) In the resolution, Carlos and his father begin rebuilding their relationship, and the family finally feels whole again. 在结局中，Carlos和父亲开始重建他们的关系，一家人终于再次感到完整。 zài jiéjú zhōng, Carlos hé fùqīn kāishǐ chóngjiàn tāmen de guānxì, yìjiārén zhōngyú zàicì gǎndào wánzhěng.
高潮 gāocháo
the climax (n)
高潮 gāocháo
the climax (n) The turning point or moment of greatest tension in a story. 故事的转折点或最紧张的时刻。 gùshì de zhuǎnzhédiǎn huò zuì jǐnzhāng de shíkè.
高潮 gāocháo
the climax (n) The climax occurs when Carlos finally opens the locked door and discovers that his missing father is inside. 高潮发生在Carlos终于打开那扇锁着的门，并发现失踪的父亲就在里面的时候。 gāocháo fāshēng zài Carlos zhōngyú dǎkāi nà shàn suǒzhe de mén, bìng fāxiàn shīzōng de fùqīn jiù zài lǐmiàn de shíhou.
Los rasgos de carácter
character traits (n)
Los rasgos de carácter
character traits (n) The qualities that describe a character's personality. Las cualidades que describen la personalidad de un personaje.
personality qualities | personal characteristics | defining qualities
character traits (n) Amir shows character traits of courage and loyalty when he returns to help his friend instead of escaping alone.
人物性格特征 rénwù xìnggé tèzhēng
character traits (n)
人物性格特征 rénwù xìnggé tèzhēng
character traits (n) The qualities that describe a character's personality. 描述人物性格的特征。 miáoshù rénwù xìnggé de tèzhēng.
人物性格特征 rénwù xìnggé tèzhēng
character traits (n) Amir shows character traits of courage and loyalty when he returns to help his friend instead of escaping alone. Amir表现出勇敢和忠诚的人物性格特征，因为他没有独自逃走，而是回来帮助朋友。 Amir biǎoxiàn chū yǒnggǎn hé zhōngchéng de rénwù xìnggé tèzhēng, yīnwèi tā méiyǒu dúzì táozǒu, érshì huílái bāngzhù péngyou.
