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Word of the Day – Denouement

By April 16, 2016Word of the Day

Denouement (noun)

dey-noo-mehn

The final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

The outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear.

Example sentences

“A good book is often ruined by a lazy denouement.”

“The problem with a perfect denouement, is it always leaves you wanting more.”

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