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Definition of narrative - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storytellingstory or account of events
- The narrative of the movie was captivating.
2.
viewpointconstructed account to promote a view
- The narrative in the article was biased.
3.
presentationRare way of presenting a storyRare
- The narrative style of the book was unique.
Adjective
storytellingrelated to the act of telling a story
- The narrative style of the book was captivating.
Expressions with narrative
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present information in a biased way
The media can spin a narrative to influence public opinion.
change the story to fit a purpose
The politician tried to twist the narrative to gain more support.
create a story or account
The author framed a narrative around the hero's journey.
persuasive account or argument
The lawyer presented a compelling narrative to convince the jury.
fabricated version of events
The movie presented a false narrative of history.
support the intended message or theme
The marketing campaign was designed to fit the narrative of innovation and progress.
story or account that describes and explains events from the past
The book offers a compelling historical narrative of the revolution.
people say this is the story or explanation
He was a hero, or so the narrative goes.
story one tells about oneself
Her self-narrative revealed her struggles and triumphs.
framework organizing how a story is told
The narrative structure of the novel was complex and engaging.
exciting start to a story to engage readers
The novel's narrative hook grabbed me from the first page.
Origin of narrative
Latin, narrativus (telling a story)
Terms with narrative included in their meaning
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narrative
account of real or fictional events
publication
magazine or book containing narrative artwork in sequential panels
romance
narrative about romantic relationships
storytelling
central figure in a story or narrative
narrate
tell a narrative or anecdote
story
narrative of real or imaginary events
narrative moment
particular moment in a narrative
narrative
description of what happened
fiction genre
fictional narrative involving exciting and risky experiences
lively account
narrative with vivid and descriptive details
storytelling
the conclusion of a narrative or event
storytelling
engaging narrative that captures interest
media
narrative about recent events
ancient tale
narrative from the past often told many times
narrative
element or aspect contributing to the overall narrative
literature
brief fictional narrative usually focusing on a single event
storytelling
secondary narrative within main story
storytelling
main events that happen in a story or narrative
narrative
series of events forming a plot
storytelling
chronological conclusion of narrative series
narrative
perspective in storytelling
storytelling
narrative song or poem with repeated lines
storytelling
exaggerated or embellished narrative
scandal
narrative with scandalous details
Examples of narrative in a sentence
Her narrative of the event was compelling. The narrative presented in the film was compelling. His narrative aimed to sway public opinion. The film's narrative kept the audience engaged. Her narrative of the events was compelling. Her narrative approach made the documentary more engaging.
The narrative elements in the film were well-executed.
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- French:récit, narratif, ...
- German:Erzählung, narrativ, ...
- Italian:narrazione, narrativo, ...
- Spanish:narrativa, narrativo, ...
- Portuguese:narrativa, narrativo, ...
- Chinese:叙述, 叙事的, ...
- Japanese:物語, 物語的な, ...
- Arabic:سَرْد, سَرْدِي, ...
- Hebrew:נָרָטִיב, נָרָטִיבִי, ...
- Russian:сюжет, повествовательный, ...
- Ukrainian:розповідь, розповідний, ...
- Hindi:वृत्तांत, कथात्मक, ...
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