narrativeshapes

noun

UK /ˈnærətɪv ʃeɪps/

US /ˈnɛrətɪv ʃeɪps/

Narrativeshapes are the different forms a story can take.

The teacher showed us how folktales and comics are different narrativeshapes.

SYNONYMS

story forms story structures narrative patterns tale types plot shapes

RELATED WORDS

storytelling narrative structure genre plot

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The way a story is arranged to guide how readers feel.

The author used short, fast narrativeshapes to build excitement.

3. The outlines or patterns that stories follow across cultures.

Scholars compare narrativeshapes from myths around the world.

4. The visual or structural layout of a story in media like games or films.

The game's narrativeshapes change depending on the player's choices.