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"In the middle things" or " — by Horace, refers to the literary technique of beginning a narrative in the middle of, or at a late point in the story, after much action has already taken place. Examples include the Iliad, the Odyssey, and Paradise Lost. 
'''''In medias res'''''


'''''in medias res'''''. 1 Mar. 2005 Wikipedia.
Is a latin word that means "In the middle things".
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This technique is usually used to highten tension or
add mystery to the story.  The hero narrates
and recounts the chronological events that occured
earlier by memory or flashback within the story. (Wheeler)
 
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'''Works Cited'''
 
Dr. Wheeler's Homepage at Carson-Newman site. 3 Feb 2005.
 
[http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/] 2 Mar 2005.

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In medias res

Is a latin word that means "In the middle things". This technique is usually used to highten tension or add mystery to the story. The hero narrates and recounts the chronological events that occured earlier by memory or flashback within the story. (Wheeler)


Works Cited

Dr. Wheeler's Homepage at Carson-Newman site. 3 Feb 2005.

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