novelization
/,nɔvəlai'zeiʃn/
Definition
Noun: 1. The process or result of adapting a story (often from another medium like a film, play, or historical event) into the form of a novel. It involves expanding the narrative, adding descriptions, internal thoughts, and other literary elements to create a full-length prose work.
Usage
- The term is used to describe both the act of creating a novel from another source and the final product itself.
- It is commonly used in the context of film, television, and video game adaptations.
Examples
- The novelization of the popular movie added rich backstories for the main characters.
- She was hired to write the novelization of the award-winning screenplay.
- Many fans enjoyed the book more, as the novelization provided details not shown in the film.
Advanced Usage
- "A novelization of": This is the standard phrase to indicate the source material.
- He authored a novelization of the classic video game series.
Variants and Related Words
- Novelize (verb): To convert a story into a novel.
- The writer was contracted to novelize the film script.
- Adaptation: A broader term for converting a work from one medium to another (e.g., film adaptation, stage adaptation).
Synonyms
- Literary adaptation
- Prose adaptation
Antonyms
- Screenplay adaptation (adapting a novel into a script)
- Dramatization (adapting a story into a play)
Noun
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converting something into the form of a novel
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