suspension of disbelief
41virtual reality — a realistic simulation of an environment, including three dimensional graphics, by a computer system using interactive software and hardware. [1985 90] * * * Use of computer modeling and simulation to enable a person to interact with an… …
42epoche — noun a) Moment of theoretical suspension of all action. b) Moment of theoretical suspension of disbelief …
43dependence — Synonyms and related words: Maecenas, a habit, abettor, acceptation, acception, acquiescence, acquired tolerance, acute alcoholism, addictedness, addiction, admirer, advocate, aficionado, alcoholism, amphetamine withdrawal symptoms, angel,… …
44Continuity (fiction) — In fiction, continuity (also called time scheme) is consistency of the characteristics of persons, plot, objects, places and events seen by the reader or viewer over some period of time. It is of relevance to several media. Continuity is… …
45Dystopia — For other uses, see Dystopia (disambiguation). A dystopia (from Ancient Greek: δυσ , bad, ill , and Ancient Greek: τόπος, place, landscape ; alternatively cacotopia,[1] or anti utopia) is the idea of a society in a repressive and controlled state …
46Filk music — Pegasus Award redirects here. For the satirical award which seeks to expose parapsychological frauds, see Pigasus Award. Filking at ConClave 30. Filk is a musical culture, genre, and community tied to science fiction/fantasy fandom and a type of… …
47False document — A false document is a literary technique employed to create verisimilitude in a work of fiction. By inventing and inserting documents that appear to be factual, an author tries to create a sense of authenticity beyond the normal and expected… …
48Machinima — For the website of the same name, see Machinima.com. A scene from Rooster Teeth Productions popular machinima series Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles Machinima ( …
49Novel — For other uses, see Novel (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Novell. New novels in a Oldenburg bookshop, February 2009 …
50Poetry — This article is about the art form. For other uses, see Poetry (disambiguation). Literature Major forms Novel · Poem · Drama Short story · Novella …
