Relatable
Relatable is an adjective describing something that can be easily understood, empathized with, or identified with by an audience. It is commonly applied to people, situations, or media that reflect familiar experiences or emotions. When something is considered relatable, viewers or readers feel a personal connection or recognition, as they perceive similarities between their own lives and what is depicted.
Relatability derives from the verb relate plus the suffix -able, and the corresponding noun relatability. In
In media, relatability is used strategically to boost engagement. Characters or scenarios are crafted to mirror
Relatability is culturally conditioned; what resonates in one demographic or culture may not in another. Critics