Explanation
The amount of time a narrative uses to present an event or sequence. Shows how texts stretch, compress, pause or skip time and thereby organise attention.
Example
Thirty years are told in one sentence, one second across ten pages.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Erzählte Zeit; the neighbouring concept remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows how texts stretch, compress, pause or skip time and thereby organise attention.
Resonance
Shows how texts stretch, compress, pause or skip time and thereby organise attention.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Narrative time“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP1-0006. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP1-0006The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.