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scattered narrative

[ˈskætərd nærətɪv]
nounpl: scattered narratives
narrativa fragmentada
1. A narrative structure in which the story is told in disconnected, non-linear fragments or episodes rather than in a continuous, chronological sequence
The scattered narrative of the novel jumps between different time periods and perspectives.
A narrativa fragmentada do romance salta entre diferentes períodos de tempo e perspectivas.
2. A storytelling technique where plot elements, flashbacks, or scenes are distributed throughout the work in a deliberate but seemingly disjointed manner
The film uses a scattered narrative to gradually reveal the mystery to the audience.
O filme usa uma narrativa fragmentada para revelar gradualmente o mistério ao público.
Synonyms
fragmented narrativenon-linear narrativedisjointed narrativediscontinuous narrativeepisodic narrative
Antonyms
linear narrativechronological narrativesequential narrativecontinuous narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa fragmentada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
narrativa dispersa
Alternative term used in academic contexts
Portugal
narrativa fragmentada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

telling a story in pieces
a patchwork narrative
story told in fragments
montage-like storytelling
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