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narrative fragmented

[NAR-uh-tiv FRAG-men-tid]
adjective/noun phrase
narrativa fragmentada
1. A storytelling technique where the narrative is presented in non-linear, disconnected, or broken pieces rather than in a chronological or continuous sequence
The novel uses a fragmented narrative, jumping between different time periods and perspectives.
O romance usa uma narrativa fragmentada, saltando entre diferentes períodos de tempo e perspectivas.
2. A narrative structure that deliberately breaks the flow of the story to create a sense of disorientation, confusion, or artistic effect
The filmmaker's fragmented narrative style challenges viewers to piece together the story themselves.
O estilo de narrativa fragmentada do cineasta desafia os espectadores a montar a história por conta própria.
Synonyms
disjointed narrativenon-linear narrativebroken narrativediscontinuous narrativenarrativa desconexanarrativa não linear
Antonyms
linear narrativecontinuous narrativecoherent narrativenarrativa linearnarrativa contínua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa fragmentada
Standard usage in literary and film criticism
São Paulo
narrativa fragmentada
Common in academic and artistic contexts
Portugal
narrativa fragmentada
Standard usage in Portuguese literary analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

piece together the narrative
broken storyline
scattered plot elements
montar a narrativa
elementos de enredo dispersos
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