"narrative structure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: narrative structures [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} narrative structure (plural narrative structures)
  1. (narratology) The structural framework that underlies the order and manner in which a narrative is presented to a reader, listener, or viewer. Wikipedia link: narrative structure Categories (topical): Narratology
    Sense id: en-narrative_structure-en-noun-6ccIY0xB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, narratology, sciences

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