Deus Ex Machina

Category: General

Definition

A plot device where an unexpected and unlikely event suddenly resolves an impossible situation. Generally considered poor writing because it feels unearned.

Related Terms

Above the Line Ad-Lib Aerial Shot Angle On Antagonist Backstory

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