Definition of «narrator»

The term narrator refers to a person who tells or relates an event, story, or sequence of events through spoken or written words. In literature, a narrator is often the voice that tells the tale and can be either first-person (telling their own story), third-person limited (describing another character's thoughts and feelings) or third-person omniscient (knowing everything about all characters).

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The narrator of the novel provided vivid descriptions of the protagonist's surroundings and thoughts.
In the documentary, the narrator guided us through each stage of the subject's life, giving us insight into their achievements and struggles.
The audiobook featured a talented narrator who brought the characters to life with different voices and accents.
The first person narrator of the story made it feel more personal, as if the events were happening to the reader.
The unreliable narrator in the film intentionally misled the audience, adding suspense and intrigue to the plot.
The children's book had a friendly and engaging narrator who addressed the readers directly, inviting them to join in the adventure.
In the play, the narrator provided background information and explained the significance of certain scenes, enhancing the overall comprehension for the audience.
The voice-over narrator in the video game provided mission objectives and updates, helping the player navigate through the virtual world.

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That's what I'm planning to do as the female narrator of my 1st person novel with the male who'll be doing all of the male characters. (karencommins.com)
One of the authors in that piece writes with the voice of a certain narrator in mind. (janefriedman.com)
«When school dollars don't go where they're needed, our kids get left out and left behind,» the ad's female narrator says. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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Definition of «narrator»

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