Definitions
- Referring to a written or spoken account of an event, situation, or investigation. - Talking about a formal document that presents information and findings on a particular topic. - Describing a news article or broadcast that provides factual information on current events.
- Referring to a narrative or tale, often fictional or imaginative. - Talking about a personal account or anecdote. - Describing a news article or broadcast that provides a human-interest angle on current events.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve conveying information or entertainment through language.
- 2Both can be written or spoken.
- 3Both can be used to inform or entertain an audience.
- 4Both can be used in journalism or creative writing.
- 5Both can be used to convey a message or lesson.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Report is typically used to convey factual information while story is often used for entertainment or imaginative purposes.
- 2Structure: Report is often structured with headings, subheadings, and bullet points while story has a narrative structure with a beginning, middle, and end.
- 3Style: Report is typically written in a formal and objective style while story can be written in a variety of styles, including informal and subjective.
- 4Content: Report focuses on presenting facts and information while story focuses on characters, plot, and setting.
- 5Audience: Report is often aimed at a specific audience, such as professionals or experts, while story can be aimed at a general audience.
Remember this!
Report and story are both words used to convey information or entertainment through language. However, the difference between them lies in their purpose, structure, style, content, and audience. A report is a formal document that presents factual information, while a story is a narrative that often involves characters, plot, and setting for entertainment or imaginative purposes.
