Narrative

ˈnarətɪv'

noun

noun: narrative; plural noun: narratives

1. 1.

   a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

   • the narrated part of a literary work, as distinct from dialogue.

     
     
   • the practice or art of telling stories.

     
     
   • a representation of a particular situation or process in such a way as to reflect or conform to an overarching set of aims or values.

     
     

adjective

adjective: narrative

1. 1.

   in the form of or concerned with narration.

   "a narrative poem"