📝narrative

noun
/ˈnærətɪv/

Meaning

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example Sentences

The novel’s narrative explores themes of identity and freedom.

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

Example Expressions

control the narrative

Synonyms

story, account, tale, chronicle, description, storytelling, descriptive, recounting, relating
Entry 1
story, account, tale, chronicle, description
Entry 2
storytelling, descriptive, recounting, relating

Antonyms

silence, randomness, non-narrative, expository, analytical, factual
Entry 1
silence, randomness
Entry 2
non-narrative, expository, analytical, factual

Collocations

narrative style, narrative voice, personal narrative, political narrative, narrative structure
Entry 1
narrative style, narrative voice, personal narrative, political narrative
Entry 2
narrative structure, narrative voice, narrative style, personal narrative

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