narrative
gb/nˈɛɹɪtɪv/ us/nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8200
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
story or account of events
A story or description of things that happen, told or written in order.
Vzorec užití:
a narrative about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think 'narrative' only means a made-up story. It can describe both true and invented stories, as long as events are told in an ordered, connected way. They may also confuse 'narrative' (the story) with 'narrator' (the person who tells the story).
Synonyma
story (More common and general; often sounds less formal than 'narrative'.)
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account (Can sound more factual or report-like and less artistic than 'narrative'.)
Antonyma
list (A list shows separate items without connecting them into a flowing story.)
Kolokace
coherent narrative
|personal narrative
|historical narrative
|linear narrative
|fictional narrative
|narrative structure
Témata
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The film follows the narrative of a young musician trying to make it in the city.
- Her novel weaves several narratives into one powerful story.
- The documentary offers a clear narrative of how the crisis began.
- The book’s fragmented narrative can be confusing at first.
- He shared a heartfelt narrative of his childhood during the interview.
Učební příklady
- The teacher asked us to write a short narrative.
- This movie has a simple narrative about a family trip.
- The book’s narrative is easy to follow.
- She told a long narrative about her time in Spain.
- I like stories with a strong narrative and clear ending.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
2
dominant explanation or storyline
A common story or idea that many people use to explain what is happening, especially in news and politics.
Vzorec užití:
the narrative that [clause]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with a simple 'story' about one person or event. In this sense, 'narrative' is broader: it is the usual way people talk about and understand a situation, especially in public discussion. It is often used with words like 'political', 'media', 'dominant', and 'official'.
Synonyma
storyline (Can be used similarly but is less tied to politics and public debate than 'narrative'.)
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spin (Informal; suggests a biased or manipulative narrative, often used about politicians and media.)
Antonyma
reality (Used when people feel that the accepted narrative does not match what is actually happening.)
Kolokace
political narrative
|media narrative
|dominant narrative
|official narrative
|control the narrative
|challenge the narrative
Témata
politics
|media
|society
|communication
Příklady
- The government is trying to change the narrative around immigration.
- News channels often compete to control the narrative after a major event.
- Her book challenges the traditional narrative of the war.
- Social media has made it easier for ordinary people to shape the narrative.
- The dominant narrative overlooks the experiences of smaller communities.
Učební příklady
- Some leaders try to control the narrative in the news.
- The movie gives a new narrative about life in the city.
- Many people believed the narrative that the company was in trouble.
- He wants to change the narrative about young people in his town.
- The article questions the common narrative about the crisis.
Podstatné jméno
literary
C1
entity
3
storytelling style or structure
The way a story is told, including who tells it, the order of events, and the style of writing.
Vzorec užití:
the narrative of [a book / a film]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'narrative' when they mean 'plot'. 'Plot' is the sequence of events that happen, while this sense of 'narrative' is about how those events are told (voice, order, point of view, and style).
Synonyma
storytelling (Focuses more on the act or art of telling stories, while 'narrative' can stress the structure and technical choices.)
Antonyma
description (A description gives details but may not have the structured, time-based flow that a narrative has.)
Kolokace
narrative voice
|narrative technique
|narrative perspective
|narrative structure
|first-person narrative
|nonlinear narrative
Témata
art
|education
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Příklady
- The novel’s shifting narrative keeps the reader slightly off balance.
- In this course, we will analyze the narrative of several classic films.
- The author experiments with a fragmented narrative to reflect the character’s mind.
- Her use of first-person narrative creates a strong sense of intimacy.
- The director chose a nonlinear narrative to reveal key information slowly.
Učební příklady
- The book uses a first-person narrative.
- We studied the narrative of this short story in class.
- The film’s narrative is not in time order.
- The writer changes the narrative to show another character’s view.
- Good writers think carefully about narrative and characters.
adjective
C1
property
4
in story form; story-like
Telling things as a story with events in order, not just as short facts or numbers.
Vzorec užití:
narrative [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think 'narrative' as an adjective only relates to novels or stories. In academic and professional contexts, it is also used for reports, reviews, or data presented in story form instead of as numbers or bullet points.
Synonyma
story-like (Informal; clearly shows the idea of being similar to a story.)
Antonyma
statistical (Describes information given as numbers rather than as a story.)
Kolokace
narrative text
|narrative style
|narrative form
|narrative report
|narrative review
|narrative essay
Témata
education
|media
|science
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Students were asked to write a narrative essay about a childhood memory.
- The doctor included a short narrative note to explain the test results.
- The report combines narrative sections with charts and tables.
- Narrative data can show how people experience illness in daily life.
- Her research uses both narrative and quantitative methods.
Učební příklady
- He prefers narrative books to textbooks.
- We had to write a narrative essay for homework.
- The nurse wrote a brief narrative report about the patient.
- This article is not technical; it is more narrative.
- Narrative texts tell a story with characters and events.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
narrative
IPA
GB/nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
US/nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
nar - rat - ive (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (nar)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: narrative
Noun
- Base: narrative
- Plural: narrative, narratives
Příbuzná slova
Forms
narratives
noun
Related words
story
noun A1
storyteller
noun B1
Výrazy
change the narrative
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
replace the usual storyline
To make people see and talk about a situation in a new way, not the old usual way.
Příklady
- Her success helped change the narrative about women in tech.
- The coach said the team wanted to change the narrative after last year’s loss.
control the narrative
1/kəntɹˈoʊl ðə nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
dominate how events are explained
To make sure that your version of events is the one most people hear and believe.
Příklady
- The company rushed to issue a statement to control the narrative after the leak.
- Activists used social media to control the narrative about the protest.
counter-narrative
1/kˈaʊntɚ nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
story that opposes main story
A different story or explanation that goes against what most people usually hear.
Příklady
- The film offers a powerful counter-narrative to official reports.
- Community leaders are creating a counter-narrative about life in the neighborhood.
create a narrative
1/kɹiˈeɪt ə nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
build a story or explanation
To put events together into a story or explanation that people can follow.
Příklady
- The ad campaign tries to create a narrative of trust and tradition.
- Journalists helped create a narrative around the young athlete’s rise to fame.
dominant narrative
1/dˈɑmənənt nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
most accepted public storyline
The story or explanation that most people know and accept about a situation.
Příklady
- The dominant narrative ignores the role of smaller countries.
- Her research questions the dominant narrative about the city’s history.
fit the narrative
1/fˈɪt ðə nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
match the usual storyline
To match or support the usual story people tell about a situation.
Příklady
- They left out details that didn’t fit the narrative.
- Her experience does not fit the narrative we usually hear in the media.
narrative voice
1/nˈɛɹɪtɪv vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
literary
voice that tells the story
The style and personality of the voice that tells the story in a book or film.
Příklady
- The novel’s narrative voice is funny and informal.
- Students analyzed how the narrative voice changes in the second chapter.
shape the narrative
1/ʃˈeɪp ðə nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
influence how a story is told
To slowly influence how people talk about and understand a situation.
Příklady
- Over time, the film helped shape the narrative about the conflict.
- Interest groups are working hard to shape the narrative before the election.
stick to the narrative
1/stˈɪk tə ðə nˈɛɹɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
keep to agreed storyline
To keep saying the same story or explanation and not change it.
Příklady
- The spokesperson stuck to the narrative during the entire press conference.
- Even when challenged, he tried to stick to the narrative they had planned.
narrative arc
1/nˈɛɹɪtɪv ˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
overall shape of a story
The way a story grows and changes from the start, through the main problem, to the end.
Příklady
- The documentary has a clear narrative arc from crisis to resolution.
- The series has a strong narrative arc across all ten episodes.
- We analyzed the narrative arc of the novel in class.
- Writers often draw a simple curve to plan the narrative arc of their story.
- A good narrative arc usually has a beginning, a middle, and an end.