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forward narrative
[ˈfɔrwərd ˈnærətɪv]
noun
pl: forward narratives
narrativa linear / narrativa em ordem cronológica
1.
A narrative that progresses chronologically from beginning to end without significant flashbacks or non-linear elements
The novel follows a forward narrative, starting with the character's childhood and moving steadily toward adulthood.
O romance segue uma narrativa linear, começando na infância da personagem e avançando constantemente até a idade adulta.
2.
A storytelling technique where events are presented in the order they occur temporally
Most traditional fairy tales use a forward narrative structure.
A maioria dos contos de fadas tradicionais utiliza uma estrutura de narrativa linear.
Synonyms
linear narrative
chronological narrative
straightforward narrative
sequential narrative
Antonyms
non-linear narrative
fragmented narrative
circular narrative
reverse narrative
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
narrativa linear / narrativa cronológica
commonly used in literary criticism and film studies
Portugal
narrativa linear / narrativa sequencial
standard usage in Portuguese literary terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
tell a story from start to finish
follow a straightforward timeline
narrative progression
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