frame story en · NOUN
Meanings
- A literary technique whereby an introductory or main narrative is presented, at least in part, for the purpose of setting the stage either for a more emphasized second narrative or for a set of shorter stories.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| frame stories | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
cmn 框架故事 (literary technique) · ru обрамле́ние (literary technique) · fi kehyskertomus (literary technique)