narration
This term describes the structural delivery of a story, focusing on the method and voice used to convey events. It carries a formal tone and is most frequently employed in literary analysis or media production to distinguish the act of storytelling from the plot itself. In a technical sense, it refers to the auditory layer of a production, such as a voice-over. This usage emphasizes the sonic quality and the role of the narrator as a guide for the audience, separate from the dialogue spoken by characters on screen.
Meanings
The act or process of telling a story or describing a sequence of events.
"The author provides a detailed narration of the protagonist's childhood."
The spoken commentary provided by a narrator to accompany a film, television program, or recording.
"The documentary relies on a calm, authoritative narration to explain the scientific process."
The perspective or voice through which a story is told in literature.
"The first-person narration allows the reader to experience the plot from the character's internal viewpoint."