1. A story or account told in a clear, honest, and uncomplicated manner without unnecessary embellishment or deception
The author preferred a straightforward narrative style that made the plot easy to follow.
O autor preferiu um estilo de narrativa direta que tornava o enredo fácil de acompanhar.
2. A linear chronological telling of events without flashbacks, subplots, or complex structural techniques
The documentary used a straightforward narrative to explain the historical events.
O documentário usou uma narrativa direta para explicar os eventos históricos.