Story definition, a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale. See more.

story definition: 1. a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events: 2. a report in a…. Learn more.

A story is by derivation a short history, and by development a narrative designed to interest and please. [Century Dictionary] Meaning "recital of true events" first recorded late 14c.; sense of "narrative of fictitious events meant to entertain" is from c. …

A kind of story shorter than the novel or novelette, characteristically developing a single central theme and limited in scope and number of characters. noun 14

Story line definition, plot (def. 2). See more.

30/08/2017 · The plot of a story is the chain of events that take place allowing a story to unfold.

1 : a story often describing the adventures of beings with more than human powers that attempts to explain mysterious events (as the changing of the seasons) or that explains a religious belief or practice. 2 : such stories as a group. 3 : a person or thing existing only in the imagination The dragon is a myth.

2. the purpose underlying or intended by speech, action, etc. 3. the inner, symbolic, or true interpretation, value, or message: the meaning of a dream. 4. valid content; efficacy: a law with little or no meaning. 5.

The moral of a story is the lesson that story teaches about how to behave in the world. Moral comes from the Latin word mores, for habits. The moral of a story is supposed to teach you …