nonlinearnarrative
nounUK /nɒnˈlɪniə ˈnærətɪv/
US /nɑːnˈlɪniər ˈnærətɪv/
A way of telling a story where the events are not told in the order they happen.
The movie uses a nonlinear narrative, jumping between the past and the present.
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2. A story that can be experienced in different orders, like in a video game.
The game's nonlinear narrative lets players choose which chapter to play first.
3. A storytelling style that uses loops or repeated scenes instead of a straight path.
Her novel is a nonlinear narrative that circles back to the same day again and again.
4. A way of telling a story that focuses on memories and feelings rather than a straight timeline.
The film's nonlinear narrative shows the hero's memories in a jumbled order.