narrative structure

ˈnærətɪv ˈstrʌktʃər

Definition

Definition of narrative structure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

narratology

TECH.

framework organizing how a story is told

TECH.

The narrative structure of the novel was complex and engaging.
The film's narrative structure was innovative.
Critics praised the narrative structure of the series.

framework

plot

storyline

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Expressions with narrative

spin a narrative

present information in a biased way

The media can spin a narrative to influence public opinion.

twist the narrative

change the story to fit a purpose

The politician tried to twist the narrative to gain more support.

frame a narrative

create a story or account

The author framed a narrative around the hero's journey.

compelling narrative

persuasive account or argument

The lawyer presented a compelling narrative to convince the jury.

false narrative

fabricated version of events

The movie presented a false narrative of history.

fit the narrative

support the intended message or theme

The marketing campaign was designed to fit the narrative of innovation and progress.

Expressions with structure

play structure

equipment for children to play on outdoors

The park has a new play structure for kids.

fee structure

system showing how and when different charges or payments apply

Before opening the account, she carefully reviewed the bank’s fee structure.

bone structure

arrangement and quality of bones in a body

Her strong bone structure was evident in her defined jawline..

sound structure

building or object that is solid and stable

The engineer confirmed the bridge was a sound structure.

command structure

system that shows who has power to give orders in a group

The army's command structure was clearly defined before the operation.

family structure

organization of a household, including who belongs and how they relate

Researchers studied how family structure affects children's school performance.

body structure

physical build or form of a living organism

The athlete's body structure is ideal for swimming.

historic structure

building or site of historical significance

The castle is a historic structure dating back to the 12th century.

career structure

planned system of job levels and promotion paths within work life

The new career structure offers clearer routes for progression and skill development.

hierarchical structure

arrangement of elements in ranked levels

The company has a hierarchical structure with managers and employees.

Terms with narrative structure included in their meaning

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story arc

narrative structure

progression of interconnected events in a narrative

narratively

adv.

analysis

in terms of narrative elements or structure

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French:structure narrative, ...
German:Erzählstruktur, ...
Italian:struttura narrativa, ...
Spanish:estructura narrativa, ...
Portuguese:estrutura narrativa, ...
Chinese:叙事结构, ...
Japanese:物語構造, ...
Arabic:بِنْيَة سَرْدِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:מִבְנֶה עֲלִילָתִי, ...
Russian:нарративная структура, ...
Ukrainian:наративна структура, ...
Hindi:कथात्मक संरचना, ...
Bengali:বর্ণনাকাঠামো, ...
Catalan:estructura narrativa, ...
Czech:narativní struktura, ...
Danish:fortællestruktur, ...
Dutch:narratieve structuur, ...
Greek:αφηγηματική δομή, ...
Hungarian:narratív szerkezet, ...
Khmer:រចនាសម្ព័ន្ធនិទានរឿង, ...
Korean:서사 구조, ...
Persian:ساختار روایی, ...
Polish:struktura narracyjna, ...
Portuguese (BR):estrutura narrativa, ...
Romanian:structură narativă, ...
Swedish:narrativ struktur, ...
Thai:โครงสร้างการเล่าเรื่อง, ...
Turkish:anlatı yapısı, ...
Vietnamese:cấu trúc trần thuật, ...

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