What are examples of a 'suspension of disbelief'?

Suspension of disbelief is when you momentarily accept as true a fictitious scenario. For instance, any science fiction universe is fictitious. That is the idea. In order to appreciate the story, you accept that universe as true. read more

Any good novel has an example of suspension of disbelief if you’re reading it. So does any good fictional movie or series. (And arguably some biopics and documentaries as well. read more

The term suspension of disbelief or willing suspension of disbelief has been defined as a willingness to suspend one's critical faculties and believe something surreal; sacrifice of realism and logic for the sake of enjoyment. read more

One example of suspension of disbelief can be seen in the moment at the masquerade in Act II, scene 1, when Don Pedro pretends to be Claudio in disguise to ask for Hero's hand in marriage on Claudio's behalf. The plan is conjured up earlier, at the very end of the first scene in Act I. read more

Suspension Of Disbelief. Definition: We can think of suspension of disbelief as putting aside our doubt or skepticism for the sake of a good story—even if that story has crazy fantastic stuff in it like flying monkeys or talking cars. read more