Breakdown of De opbouw is goed, met name de wending.
de opbouw
the structure
de wending
the twist
met name
in particular / notably
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Questions & Answers about De opbouw is goed, met name de wending.
How does met name fit into structuring a text, and does it literally mean "with name"?
Yes, it literally means "with name," but it translates to "in particular" or "especially." Similar to the adverbs in this lesson, it acts as a structural tool: it signals a shift from a broad statement (de opbouw is goed) to narrowing down and highlighting a specific detail (de wending). It is a slightly more formal alternative to vooral.
Could I just use de structuur instead of de opbouw?
You could, and they are often used interchangeably for texts and films. However, opbouw (from opbouwen, to build up) emphasizes the process or flow of how the pieces are put together—such as the rising action in a story or the logical flow of an essay. Structuur is a bit more static, referring simply to the underlying framework.
I know wending means "twist" here, but how else is it used?
Wending comes from the verb wenden (to turn), so it broadly means a "turn" or "shift." While it is the standard word for a plot twist (een onverwachte wending), you will also frequently see it used for a sudden turn of events, a shift in a conversation's tone, or a change in a political situation.