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Wordabulary

third-person narrative

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

A story told using 'he', 'she', or 'they' rather than from inside a character's own voice.

"The trilogy is told through a third-person narrative that follows several characters in turn."

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Which word fits the gap? "The trilogy is told through a _____ that follows several characters in turn."

Answer: third-person narrative

In your own words, what does "third-person narrative" mean?

A story told using 'he', 'she', or 'they' rather than from inside a character's own voice.

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