noun
- plural of nonnarrative; texts, works, or forms of communication that do not follow a narrative structure or tell a story
Usage: often used in literary criticism and academic contexts; contrasts with narrative-based works
Examples
- Poetry and essays are often classified as nonnarratives because they don't necessarily tell a story.
- The anthology included both narratives and nonnarratives, offering diverse literary forms.
- Experimental nonnarratives challenge readers to engage with text in unconventional ways.
- Academic papers and instruction manuals are examples of nonnarratives.
- The course examined how nonnarratives can convey meaning without plot or character development.