narratology
noun
nar·ra·tol·o·gy
ˌner-ə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
ˌna-rə-
: the study of structure in narratives
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The professor character, Alithea Binnie, specializes in narratology, the study of story structure.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2022
David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2022
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“Narratology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narratology. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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