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narration

noun nar·ra·tion \na-ˈrā-shən, nə-\

: the act or process of telling a story or describing what happens

: words that are heard as part of a movie, television show, etc., and that describe what is being seen

Full Definition of NARRATION

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:  the act or process or an instance of narrating
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nar·ra·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of NARRATION

15th century

Other Literature Terms

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NARRATION Defined for Kids

narration

noun nar·ra·tion \na-ˈrā-shən\

Definition of NARRATION for Kids

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:  the act or process or an instance of telling in full detail <I enjoyed his narration of the story.>
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