narration

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narration

A teacher uses narration to tell a story to her students.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of telling a story or describing events: The process of recounting incidents or a sequence of events, often in a structured or detailed manner.
    • A spoken or written account of connected events; a story: The content or message itself that details the particulars of an act, occurrence, or course of events.
    • (Rhetoric) The second section of a formal speech: In classical oration, the part following the introduction where the facts or narrative of the case are presented.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Her clear narration of the historical events made the documentary compelling.
    • The book is written in the first-person narration of the main character.
    • The lawyer's narration of the facts was crucial for the jury to understand the case.
Advanced Usage
  • In literary analysis: Narration often refers to the perspective or voice through which a story is told (e.g., first-person narration, third-person omniscient narration).
    • The novel's unreliable narration keeps the reader guessing about the truth.
  • In media: Narration is the commentary that accompanies a film, documentary, or television program.
    • The wildlife documentary featured narration by a famous naturalist.
Variants and Related Words
  • Narrate (verb): To tell a story or provide a commentary.
    • He will narrate his journey in a series of podcasts.
  • Narrative (noun/adjective): As a noun, it is a synonym for a story or account. As an adjective, it describes something that is in the form of a story.
    • The film follows a complex narrative. (noun)
    • She has a strong narrative voice in her writing. (adjective)
  • Narrator (noun): The person who narrates.
    • The narrator of the audiobook has a very soothing voice.
Synonyms
  • Account: A report or description of an event or experience.
  • Recital: A detailed account or listing of facts or events.
  • Storytelling: The activity of telling or writing stories.
  • Description: A spoken or written representation of a person, object, or event.
Related Phrases
  • Voice-over narration: Narration heard in a film or program where the speaker is not seen on screen.
    • The movie used voice-over narration to explain the protagonist's thoughts.
  • First-person narration: Narration from the perspective of a character using "I" or "we".
    • The intimacy of first-person narration draws the reader into the character's world.
narration

A teacher uses narration to tell a story to her students.

Noun
  1. (rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth
  2. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
    • his narration was hesitant
  3. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
    • his narrative was interesting
    • Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children

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