What are some other words for story?

Tale. For example, 'The Little Red Riding Hood' is a well - known tale.

The end of a story can also be named 'finale' or 'closing'.

Achievement account. A success story is about someone achieving something great, and an achievement account also conveys the idea of a record of accomplishments.

Tragedy. A tragedy often involves a sad or disastrous event.

A short story can be referred to as a 'yarn'.

Horror tale.

Here are some other words for back story. 'Origin story' is one. It focuses on how something began which is related to the back story. 'Past events' is another simple way to refer to it. And 'historical context' can also be seen as a type of back story. The historical context provides the background information about the time period, the society, and the circumstances in which the main story takes place, which is very important for a full understanding of the story.

A droll narrative. 'Droll' means funny in an odd or whimsical way. So a droll narrative is a short story that has this kind of humor.

One word is "myth". Myths are traditional stories that usually explain a natural phenomenon or a cultural belief. They are fictional in nature and often involve gods, goddesses, and supernatural beings. For instance, the Greek myths are full of such elements.

Wrap - up.