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.

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