in medias res

US /ɪn ˌmiːdiəs ˈreɪs/
UK /ɪn ˌmiːdiəs ˈreɪs/
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in medias res, di tengah-tengah cerita

into the middle of a narrative or plot without a preamble

:
The novel begins in medias res, with the protagonist already in a desperate situation.
Novel ini bermula in medias res, dengan protagonis sudah berada dalam situasi terdesak.
Many epic poems use the technique of starting in medias res.
Banyak puisi epik menggunakan teknik permulaan in medias res.