in medias res

That one did start in medias res, and it seemed to work just as well.

This would not constitute an example of in medias res.

In medias res is often used to provide a narrative hook.

The story is told in medias res as a series of flashbacks.

In a very real sense, every life is in medias res.

You've probably heard the phrase in medias res, which means "into the midst of things."

They start "in medias res" and then you have a flashback to the original story.

Because of their length, many Korean dramas do not start in medias res.

It is often accompanied by in medias res writing.

Alas, the kitchen curtain rises, finding me in medias res.

Each is meant to convey the shape and texture of a life caught in medias res.

It does begin in medias res, but is not always written in elevated language.

Due to the extensive use of time travel, one could say that the novel begins In medias res.

Beginning in medias res, the story starts on Christmas Eve.

The film begins in medias res, with the suspects getting caught and being interrogated.

In Medias Res is known for their energetic live performances.

The "play" begins in medias res, with the characters discussing Delia.

"in medias res," or "into the middle of things."

(1) The novel is notable for its use of the in medias res technique.

He waved Harrison and me into chairs and plunged in medias res.

Because of the fragmentary state of the manuscript, the action starts in medias res.

One reason is that Prometheus Bound begins in medias res.

The less obvious reply begins in medias res.

The main advantage of in medias res is to open the story with dramatic action rather than exposition which sets up the characters and situation.

Occasionally adaptations of source material may employ in medias res while the original version did not.