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narratological

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌnærəˈtɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /nærəˈtɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective
Definition

Related to the study of narrative structure and how stories are told.


Example

The narratological analysis of the novel revealed its complex storytelling techniques.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just finished reading a book that had some really interesting narratological elements.
Sloth B
Oh really? What made it stand out to you?
Sloth A
The way the story was told from multiple perspectives added a unique narratological twist.
Sloth B
That sounds cool! I love when books experiment with their storytelling.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
storytelling
descriptive
thematic
Antonyms
non-narrative
disjointed
fragmented
Root Explanation

Narratological → It is formed from "narratio" (from Latin, meaning narration or story) and "-logical" (from Greek "logikos", meaning pertaining to reason or study). The word refers to the study or analysis of narrative structures and storytelling.

Memory Tip

Think of 'narration' as the telling of a story, and '-logical' as relating to the study of it. This helps you remember that 'narratological' is about the study of narratives.

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