Meaning of "Teaser"
A narrative device that plants foreshadowing or hints to make readers anticipate what happens next, thereby sparking their curiosity about the story’s development
"That drama dropped a cliffhanger early on by introducing the out-of-the-blue concept of cloned humans, but then offered no explanation for quite some time."
Related slang words
RecoveryThe act of identifying and organizing clues (foreshadowing, plot devices) that were planted earlier in the narrative, clearly explaining their significance, and then resolving the issueGrowth productA narrative that centers on the process by which an immature character matures physically and mentally through trials and tribulationsFeel-good storyThis genre of storytelling focuses on the warmth and tranquility of everyday life, without dramatic conflicts or intense plot twists, offering readers a sense of emotional comfort.A Forced Happy EndingThis term refers to a "certain and perfect" ending in which all conflicts and problems are neatly resolved, leaving the protagonists completely happy without any lingering grievances or anxieties.Open endingThis is a type of ending that leaves the outcome of the story or the characters' futures open-ended, leaving the reader to imagine the rest while hinting at the author's intentions.Contract RelationshipThis refers to a situation where two people, who are not actually in a romantic relationship, agree to pretend to be a couple for a certain period of time to achieve a specific goal.DoormatA character who expresses love in a devoted and submissive manner, to the point of washing the feet of the person they loveMarry First, Fall in Love LaterThis is a relationship that begins with marriage for reasons such as a political marriage or a social arrangement, and then, as time goes on, the couple gets to know each other and confirms their genuine feelings and love, eventually developing into a romantic relationship.