English Dictionary

historical present

noun

(grammar) The present tense as used when referring to real past events, to add immediacy to what is being said or written. / (grammar) The present tense as used when writing a fictional narrative.

The historical present is a narrative technique used in storytelling.

意味（1）

(grammar) The present tense as used when referring to real past events, to add immediacy to what is being said or written.

意味（2）

(grammar) The present tense as used when writing a fictional narrative.

In most dialects, the historical present is used quite freely to convey the sense of more vivid narrative, to retell dreams, plots, tell jokes, etc.