Can you give some different wordings for 'tells the story' in a more formal context?

Well, there are several ways to say it differently. For example, 'presents the story' gives the idea of showing or laying out the story. 'Depicts the story' implies a more visual or detailed way of telling it, like painting a picture of the story. And 'unfolds the story' has a sense of gradually revealing the story as it goes along.

In a formal context, you can say 'conclusion' or 'the final part'.

Depicts. In a formal writing or speech, we can use 'depicts' instead of 'tells the story'. For example, a historical research paper may depict the events of a certain era, which is like telling the story of that time in a more academic and formal way.

In a formal setting, 'depicts the story' can be used.

In a formal setting, 'portray' can be used instead of 'tell a story'. When you portray a story, you are presenting it in a more sophisticated and detailed manner. For example, in a historical research paper, you might portray the events of a particular era as a story to make it more engaging for the readers. It gives a sense of carefully crafted presentation.

Pre - history. In a formal discussion, especially when analyzing historical events or characters, pre - history can be used to mean back story. It refers to the events and circumstances that happened before the main event or situation under consideration.

Deliver an anecdote. In a formal setting, delivering an anecdote is a more refined way of telling a story. An anecdote is usually a short and interesting story about a real incident or person. It can be used to illustrate a point, make an argument more persuasive, or just add some color to a speech or presentation.

A remarkable anecdote. An anecdote is a short and interesting story. When you call it remarkable, it means it's a good one. In a business meeting, you might share a remarkable anecdote to illustrate a point.

Sure. 'Impart' is one. You can impart a story. Also, 'present' as in present a story to an audience.

Sure. In sports, a player might be highly praised by the media and fans for their great performance throughout a season. But when you look at the statistical records, like their shooting percentage, number of turnovers, and defensive contributions, it could tell a different story. Maybe they were actually not as efficient as they seemed, and the hype was more about their popularity rather than real performance on the field.