"framing device" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: framing devices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} framing device (plural framing devices)
  1. (narratology) An introductory or main narrative that provides a framework for a more emphasized second narrative or for a set of shorter stories. Wikipedia link: framing device Categories (topical): Narratology
    Sense id: en-framing_device-en-noun-KO4lk2OY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, narratology, sciences

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