narrativestructures
nounUK /ˈnærətɪv ˈstrʌktʃəz/
US /ˈnærətɪv ˈstrʌktʃərz/
The ways a story is put together to tell what happens.
The class learned about narrative structures by comparing how three different fairy tales begin and end.
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2. The order in which events are arranged in a book, film, or play.
The film uses a clever narrative structure that jumps back and forth in time.
3. The set of rules or patterns that shape how a tale is told in a culture.
Oral narrative structures in that region often repeat key phrases to help listeners remember.
4. The way information is organized in a report or essay to guide the reader.
Her essay's narrative structure moved from a personal story to a broader lesson.