kertomuksellisista

Kertomukselliset is an adjective in Finnish that describes something as narrative or story-based, emphasizing the role of storytelling, plot, or narrative structure in a work or phenomenon. The form kertomuksellisista is the elative plural form of this adjective, used to indicate “from narrative aspects” or “of narrative elements” in a sentence.

The base noun form related to the concept is kertomuksellisuus, which denotes the quality or characteristic of being narratively oriented. In scholarly contexts, kertomuksellisuus is often discussed as a dimension of a text, film, game, or other media, focusing on how the element of a story is constructed, conveyed, and perceived by an audience. The term is commonly employed in literary theory, film and media studies, and narrative psychology to contrast narrative-driven approaches with non-narrative or procedural ones.

Usage and examples: kertomukselliset features, devices, or structures contribute to a work’s comprehensibility and engagement. For instance, researchers might examine kertomuksellisia kehyksiä (narrative frames) or kertomuksellisten elementtien vaikutusta lukukokemukseen (effects of narrative elements on the reading experience). The elative form kertomuksellisista is typically found in phrases referring to sources, aspects, or origins of narrative characteristics, such as kertomuksellisista lähteistä (from narrative sources) or kertomuksellisten piirteiden suhde (the relation of narrative features).

In summary, kertomukselliset and its related forms describe, analyze, or compare the narrative quality of various texts or media, framing narrative as a central aspect of interpretation and design. See also kertomus, narratologia, and kertomuksellisuus.