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Contrived resolution

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Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An unconvincingly convenient ending that resolves conflicts through implausible means

Detailed Definition
Contrived resolution: A conclusion to narrative or meditative poetry that feels forced or unnaturally constructed, relying on unlikely circumstances or authorial manipulation rather than inevitable development from the poem's established materials. Contrived resolutions prioritize tidy endings over authentic emotional or thematic progression, often disappointing readers who sense the artificiality of the conclusion.
Example
Example in poetry:
An ending that feels mechanically engineered rather than earned; Deus ex machina conclusions in narrative verse; Plot solutions that appear artificially imposed; Resolutions that solve problems too neatly or predictably
Additional Notes
A resolution achieved through artificial means rather than organic development. Similar to deus ex machina, often considered a weakness in narrative poetry.
Also Known As
Forced resolution Mechanical ending Artificial denouement Engineered conclusion Deus ex machina
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