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narration

/ˌnəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act or art of relating events, experiences, or information by speaking or writing.

    - "She gave a riveting narration of her adventure in the Amazon jungle."
    - "The novelist is known for her vivid narrations."

Rhymes
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carolation , calation , galvanization
Variants
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narration , narrational , narrations
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'narrare' which means 'to tell' or 'to recount'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest recorded narration was a 24-hour non-stop storytelling marathon by a man named Abe Langholtz in 1998?

  2. The word 'narration' comes from the Latin word 'narrare', which means 'to tell' or 'to recount'.

  3. In ancient Greece, storytelling was a popular form of entertainment, and professional storytellers were highly respected in society.


Related Concepts
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  1. Exposition: The introduction of background information and setting in a narrative.

  2. Dialogue: The spoken exchange of words between characters in a narrative.

  3. Monologue: A lengthy speech or soliloquy by a single character in a narrative.


Culture
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Narration has been a fundamental aspect of human communication and expression since ancient times. It has been used in various forms such as oral storytelling, written literature, and even in modern forms of media like films and podcasts. Narration has played a significant role in preserving history, passing down traditions, and entertaining audiences.

How to Memorize "narration"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a storyteller sitting in front of a fireplace, telling a story to a group of children.
    - Visualize the words coming out of the storyteller's mouth and forming a vivid image in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'narration' with the image of a book being read aloud.
    - Think of a narrator's voice in your head when you read a story.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym NARRATE to remember the meaning: 'Narrate' stands for 'Narrative Articulation Recounting Tales'.


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