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[Bushwhacker]

Would it be correct in English to say "Narrative plait going back and forth through dates and continents..." in the sense of a story which constantly jumps from era to era and from place to place from different continents?

Does it sound English? Would you say it in a different manner?

Thanks.

[Anglika]

Back and forth is fine in this, but Narrative plait is not.

The narrative constantly [goes/jumps/leaps] back and forth....

[Bushwhacker]

Originally Posted by Anglika

Back and forth is fine in this, but Narrative plait is not.

The narrative constantly [goes/jumps/leaps] back and forth....

Sorry, my fault. What I wanted to say is not "story" or " narrative" but "narrative plait", that's to say the interwoven elements making up a story. Can not be said the sentence in this sense with back and forth, then?

Thank You and excuse me, again

[Anglika]

I thought that was what you intended, but it does not quite work.

You could try " the interwoven narrative goes back and forth..." or "the plaited narrative goes back and forth...", either of which would be fine

[Neillythere]

How about: "The narrative's thread weaves back and forth...."

Narrative and plait don't really gel together, but above is the best I can do to bring out the plait/weaving concept.

Hope this helps