Narrator

usgb/ˈnæreɪtər/
noun

A person who tells the story in a book, movie, play, etc.

In the book, the narrator describes all the events without taking part in them.
Visual representation of "narrator" - A person who tells the story in a book, movie, play, etc.

Often appears as...

  • unreliable narrator
  • first-person narrator

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Literary

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Outside Perspective

The narrator can tell the story without being a character, offering an objective view.

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The narrator in nature documentaries often provides a broad overview of animal behavior.
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Narrator's Bias

Sometimes narrators give their own opinions, coloring the story with personal bias.

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Though the narrator tried to stay neutral, hints of disapproval crept into the tale.
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Emotional Impact

The narrator's tone can affect the emotional response of the audience to the story.

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The somber narrator added a layer of sadness to the historical account.
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