framing device

English

Noun

framing device (plural framing devices)

1. (narratology) An introductory or main narrative that provides a framework for a more emphasized second narrative or for a set of shorter stories.
   • 2012 April 29, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “Treehouse of Horror III” (season 4, episode 5; originally aired 10/29/1992)”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎^[1]:

     “Treehouse Of Horror III”’s framing device finds the good folks of Springfield telling stories during a Halloween party.