narrative structure
[ˈnærətɪv ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: narrative structures
estrutura narrativa
1. The framework or organization of a story, including how events are arranged, presented, and connected to create meaning
The novel's narrative structure employs multiple flashbacks to reveal the protagonist's past.
A estrutura narrativa do romance utiliza múltiplos flashbacks para revelar o passado do protagonista.
2. The pattern of how a story is told, including the sequence of events, point of view, and temporal organization
Understanding narrative structure is essential for analyzing literature and film.
Compreender a estrutura narrativa é essencial para analisar literatura e cinema.
3. The technical and artistic arrangement of plot elements, character development, and story progression
The three-act narrative structure is common in screenwriting and storytelling.
A estrutura narrativa de três atos é comum em roteirismo e contação de histórias.
The term 'narrative structure' is fundamental in both American and Brazilian literary criticism, academia, and film studies. In Brazil, it's widely used in educational curricula and media analysis. In the USA, understanding narrative structure is emphasized in creative writing programs and film schools. The concept transcends cultural boundaries and is used identically in both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking academic communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
tell a story with a solid narrative structure
break the narrative structure
follow a linear narrative structure
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