A spoken or written account of connected events; a story. The novel is a gripping narrative of adventure and discovery.
The part of a literary work that relates events; the story as opposed to dialogue. The narrative of the play was compelling, keeping the audience engaged throughout.
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. The politician's narrative focused on economic growth and job creation.
The practice or technique of telling stories, viewed as a field of study or mode of discourse. Narrative is central to much of cultural anthropology.