Narrative and Theme

Narrative

Narrative noun - A relating of events usually in the order in which they happened.
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Synonyms for Narrative

Theme and narrative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theme" instead a noun "Narrative".

Theme

Theme noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
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Synonyms for Theme

Narrative and theme are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Narrative" instead a noun "Theme".

Nearby Word: thematic

How words are described

particular particular narrative particular theme
normal normal narrative normal theme
common common narrative common theme
regular regular narrative regular theme
Other adjectives: standard, original, single, popular, strong, actual, entire, real, dark, main, new, unique, general, primary, central, different, overall, underlying, ongoing, overarching.

Both words in one sentence

  • Similar to Rock Operas, concept albums are albums unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative or lyrical.
    Source: Concept Album
  • That said, Luke does get his own theme in the course of the narrative itself: that "longing" tune that is heard as he watches Tatooine's twin suns set outside his farmhouse, which later becomes tragic as he finds his aunt's and uncle's burned skeletons outside that same farmhouse.
  • Comic Book / The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Shaggy Dog Story: This becomes a general theme of the overall quest narrative after Vol. 1.
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