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circular narrative

[ˈsɜːrkjələr ˈnærətɪv]
nounpl: circular narratives
narrativa circular
1. A narrative structure in which the story ends at or returns to its beginning point, creating a cyclical pattern rather than a linear progression
The novel uses a circular narrative, beginning and ending with the protagonist's return to her hometown.
O romance usa uma narrativa circular, começando e terminando com o retorno da protagonista à sua cidade natal.
2. A storytelling technique where events loop back on themselves, often emphasizing themes of repetition, fate, or eternal recurrence
The film's circular narrative suggests that history repeats itself in cycles.
A narrativa circular do filme sugere que a história se repete em ciclos.
Synonyms
cyclical narrativeframe narrativering compositionloop narrative
Antonyms
linear narrativeprogressive narrativechronological narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa circular
Standard term used in literary criticism and academic contexts
Portugal
narrativa circular
Standard term in Portuguese literary analysis; sometimes 'narrativa em círculo' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

come full circle
back to square one
closing the loop
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