What is the meaning of narrative?

noun

  • 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.
    • usage: "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"

adjective

  • Consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story.
    • usage: "narrative poetry"
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