CEFR B1

narratives

noun

Meaning

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Examples

The film's narrative was confusing, jumping back and forth in time.
She told a compelling narrative about her experiences as a refugee.

Synonyms: story, account, tale, chronicle

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narratives (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnærətɪv/

Definition

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Examples

The film's narrative was confusing, jumping back and forth in time.
She told a compelling narrative about her experiences as a refugee.
He struggled to follow the complex narrative of the historical novel.

How to Use narratives

narrative of (prepositional phrase): A story or account concerning a particular subject or person. — "The book is a narrative of the explorer's journey through the Amazon."
narrative structure (collocation): The way a story is organized and presented. — "The author experimented with a non-linear narrative structure."

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