Narrative (Noun)
Meaning
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 narrative is structured in a non-linear fashion, slowly revealing the plot as it unfolds.
- The politician's speech contained a powerful narrative of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
- Historians pieced together the events of the battle by examining diaries and journals for firsthand narratives from the soldiers who fought there.
- As she recounts the narrative of her travel adventure, it is evident that it has profoundly affected her.
- Many ancient mythologies told epic narratives about creation, fate, and human relationships through compelling and moral lessons.