narration

/ˌnærɪˈfeɪʃən/ /ˌnærɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of telling a story or relating events in a spoken or written form

“The novel’s narration was criticized for its biased perspective.”

2. noun

a spoken or written account of events or experiences

“The film’s narration was a poignant reflection on the characters’ lives.”

3. noun

the style in which a story is told or written

“The author’s unique narration style added a touch of magic to the novel.”

4. verb

to tell a story or relate events in a spoken or written form

“The teacher asked the students to narrate their experiences during the trip.”

Synonyms

  • account
  • description
  • recitation
  • report
  • storytelling

Antonyms

  • inarticulation
  • incoherence
  • nonnarration
  • silence