Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
narrative
noun
/ˈnærətɪv/
Definition
A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
Examples
- The novel is a compelling narrative that explores the theme of love.
- As a historian, she focuses on the narrative of the past.
- His narrative style captures the reader’s attention from the very first sentence.
Meaning
The term narrative refers to the way that a story is told, including the structure and point of view used by the storyteller.
Synonyms
- story
- tale
- account
- chronicle
- report
