Definitions
- Referring to a spoken or written account of events, experiences, or ideas. - Describing a story that is told from a particular point of view or perspective. - Talking about a sequence of events that are connected and have a beginning, middle, and end.
- Referring to a fictional or non-fictional account of events, experiences, or ideas. - Describing a narrative that has a plot, characters, and setting. - Talking about a tale that is meant to entertain, inform, or educate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a sequence of events.
- 2Both can be fictional or non-fictional.
- 3Both can be used to entertain, inform, or educate.
- 4Both can have a plot, characters, and setting.
- 5Both can be written or spoken.
What is the difference?
- 1Perspective: Narrative emphasizes the point of view or perspective of the storyteller, while story can be told from various perspectives.
- 2Purpose: Narrative can be used to convey a message or idea, while story is primarily meant to entertain.
- 3Structure: Narrative can be more flexible in structure, while story typically follows a specific plot structure.
- 4Tone: Narrative can be more formal and serious, while story can be more casual and lighthearted.
Remember this!
Narrative and story are both used to describe a sequence of events, but they differ in their perspective, purpose, structure, length, and tone. A narrative is a spoken or written account of events that is often told from a particular point of view and can convey a message or idea. A story is a fictional or non-fictional account of events that is primarily meant to entertain and can follow a specific plot structure.
