Cliffhanger
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Cliffhanger ( noun )
- A situation or event that is unresolved and leaves the audience or readers in suspense.
- A type of suspenseful story in which the protagonist is left in a dangerous situation, such as hanging from a cliff, at the end of a chapter or episode.
Origin:
First recorded in 1925, the word "cliffhanger" is derived from the phrase "cliff-hanger", which refers to a type of suspenseful story in which the protagonist is left in a dangerous situation, such as hanging from a cliff, at the end of a chapter or episode. the term was first used in reference to serials of this type that were popular in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- The season finale of the TV show was a real cliffhanger, leaving the audience wondering what will happen next.
- The movie ended on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience eager to see the sequel.
- The book was a real page-turner, with plenty of cliffhangers to keep the reader engaged.
- The mystery novel was full of twists and turns, with a final cliffhanger that left the reader guessing until the end.
- The political race ended in a cliffhanger, with the results too close to call.
(As a verb)
Cliffhanger ( verb )
- A situation or event that is unresolved and leaves the audience or readers in suspense.
- A type of suspenseful story in which the protagonist is left in a dangerous situation, such as hanging from a cliff, at the end of a chapter or episode.
Origin:
First recorded in 1925, the word "cliffhanger" is derived from the phrase "cliff-hanger", which refers to a type of suspenseful story in which the protagonist is left in a dangerous situation, such as hanging from a cliff, at the end of a chapter or episode. the term was first used in reference to serials of this type that were popular in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- The season finale of the TV show was a real cliffhanger, leaving the audience wondering what will happen next.
- The movie ended on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience eager to see the sequel.
- The book was a real page-turner, with plenty of cliffhangers to keep the reader engaged.
- The mystery novel was full of twists and turns, with a final cliffhanger that left the reader guessing until the end.
- The political race ended in a cliffhanger, with the results too close to call.