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out-of-order narrative

[/aʊt əv ˈɔːrdər ˈnærətɪv/]
nounpl: out-of-order narratives
narrativa fora de ordem
1. A narrative structure in which events are presented in a non-chronological sequence, with scenes from different time periods interspersed throughout the story
The novel employs an out-of-order narrative, jumping between the protagonist's childhood, present day, and future events.
O romance utiliza uma narrativa fora de ordem, saltando entre a infância do protagonista, os dias atuais e eventos futuros.
2. A storytelling technique that disrupts linear progression to create suspense, complexity, or thematic emphasis
Quentin Tarantino is famous for using out-of-order narrative in his films to engage audiences.
Quentin Tarantino é famoso por usar narrativa fora de ordem em seus filmes para engajar o público.
Synonyms
non-linear narrativefragmented narrativenon-chronological narrativedischronological narrativeanachronistic narrative
Antonyms
linear narrativechronological narrativesequential narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa fora de ordem
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese literature and film criticism
São Paulo
narrativa não-linear
Alternative technical term used in academic contexts
Portugal
narrativa não-cronológica
Preferred term in Portuguese academic and literary circles
General Brazilian
narrativa fragmentada
Used when emphasizing the fragmented nature of the structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

tell a story out of order
jump around in time
non-linear storytelling
temporal displacement
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