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focalisation

/fəʊˌkælɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does focalisation mean?

noun

The process of bringing a subject into sharp focus, especially in photography or cinematography. In literary theory, the technique of focusing attention on a particular character or element in a narrative.

Example

"The cinematographer used focalisation to draw attention to the protagonist's emotional struggle."

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