👉 A sequence of real or fictional events; or, an account of such a sequence.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! That definition you read – “a sequence of real or fictional events; or, an account of such a sequence” – that's a pretty good start, isn't it? But let's break it down a little bit, to really understand what we mean by the word "story." Think of it like this: A story is more than just events . It’s how those events are put together. It’s about telling you what happened and why it matters. Let's unpack that a bit, shall we? "Sequence of events..." – This means things happen in order! Like dominoes falling, one after the other. There’s a beginning, middle, and end. You can’t just throw all the events together randomly; there needs to be a flow. "...real or fictional events…" - Now this is important! Stories can be based on actual things that happened – like a biography about someone's life. But stories can also be made up – completely imagined, fantastical adventures! Think dragons and knights, or spaceships soaring through the stars. “…an account of such a sequence” - This just means it’s a way of telling us about those events. It could be in words (like this explanation!), pictures, music… anything that helps paint a picture for you! So, a story is essentially a narrative . It's a way to share experiences, ideas, and feelings – whether they’re true or not. To recap with a little rhyme: A story’s got events, in a line, Real or imagined, truly divine! An account it is, of what you see, A tale for you, and a tale for me! Do you have any questions about that? Let's discuss – what kinds of stories do you enjoy reading or hearing?