Search
Select the dictionary language
Dangler
01
a plot or character element that is introduced but never fully explained or resolved, leaving the audience with unanswered questions or loose ends
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
danglers
What is a "dangler"?
A dangler is a plot element or character that is introduced in a story but never fully explained or resolved. It creates unanswered questions or loose ends, leaving the audience curious or confused about its significance. For instance, if a novel mentions a mysterious letter but never addresses its contents or importance, that letter acts as a dangler.
Lexical Tree
dangler
dangle
