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Meaning of frame story | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Suomi kehyskertomus
Русский обрамление

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

frame table frame tale frame time frame-alignment recovery time frame-up Frame-work

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