Definitions
- Referring to the act of telling or recounting a story or event. - Describing the process of conveying information or events through spoken or written words. - Talking about the voice or perspective used to tell a story, such as first-person narration or third-person narration.
- Referring to a narrative or account of events, real or imagined. - Describing a work of fiction, such as a novel, short story, or fable. - Talking about an anecdote or personal experience that is shared with others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the sharing of information or events.
- 2Both can be conveyed through spoken or written words.
- 3Both can be fictional or non-fictional.
- 4Both can be used to entertain, inform, or persuade.
- 5Both can have a beginning, middle, and end structure.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Narration emphasizes the act of telling or recounting while story focuses on the content of what is being told.
- 2Structure: Narration can refer to the way a story is told, such as first-person or third-person narration, while story refers to the overall structure and content of the narrative.
- 3Purpose: Narration can be used to convey information or events in a variety of contexts, while story is often used for entertainment or artistic purposes.
- 4Connotation: Narration can be neutral or formal, while story can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Narration and story are both related to the sharing of information or events through spoken or written words. However, narration emphasizes the act of telling or recounting, while story focuses on the content of what is being told. Additionally, narration can refer to the way a story is told, while story refers to the overall structure and content of the narrative.
