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narratology

Syllabification: (nar·ra·tol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /ˌnarəˈtäləjē/
Definition of narratology

noun

  • the branch of knowledge or literary criticism that deals with the structure and function of narrative and its themes, conventions, and symbols.

Derivatives

narratological

adjective

narratologist

Pronunciation: /-jist/
noun

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