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A narrative is a story or tale of events. (noun)

An example of a narrative is "The Gift of the Magi."

See narrative in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, or having the nature of, narration; in story form
occupied or concerned with narration: a narrative poet

noun

a story; account; tale
the art or practice of narrating; narration

Related Forms:

narratively adverb

See narrative in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(nărˈə-tĭv)

noun

A narrated account; a story.
The art, technique, or process of narrating.

adjective

Consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story: narrative poetry.
Of or relating to narration: narrative skill.

Related Forms:

narˈra·tive·ly adverb

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