Narration (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The documentary featured the director's own narration, guiding the audience through the historical events.
- The novelist's first-person narration added an intimate touch to the story, drawing the reader in.
- Her nervousness was evident in her narration, stumbling over words and losing her train of thought.
- The tour guide's narration of the city's landmarks was engaging and full of interesting anecdotes.
- The writer's use of third-person narration created a sense of detachment, allowing the reader to observe the character's actions objectively.
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Meaning 2
(rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The movie's vivid narration brought the history of the place alive for the tourists.
- Her engaging narration of her travels made everyone wish they had been there too.
- The short story began with a slow and meandering narration that gradually gained pace as the plot thickened.
- To give the old photographs more context, the museum added an informative narration by historians.
- The animated movie featured the narration of Sir Ian McKellen, whose deep voice added to the epic feel of the film.