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ˈbækˌstɔr i, -ˌstoʊr iback·sto·ry
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backstorynoun
The supposed previous life and experiences of a character in a dramatic work.
backstorynoun
A prequel.
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Backstory
A backstory, background story, back-story, or background is a set of events invented for a plot, presented as preceding and leading up to that plot. It is a literary device of a narrative history all chronologically earlier than the narrative of primary interest. In acting, it is the history of the character before the drama begins, and is created during the actor's preparation. It is the history of characters and other elements that underlie the situation existing at the main narrative's start. Even a purely historical work selectively reveals backstory to the audience.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of backstory in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of backstory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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This appraisal hits the Roadshow trifecta : an extremely rare item, a personal backstory that shines a light on Peter Planes country's history, and a fantastic guest reaction, for the first time ever, Peter Planes had a guest so overcome by the valuation of his treasure that he falls to the ground in surprise. But don't worry, he gets back up to finish the appraisal !
This ups the ante for the last one in every way and shape you can imagine, it’s funnier, it moves faster, it’s richer, it has more dynamic stories, deeper emotional pull … we get to spend more time storytelling and less time giving expository backstory and origin story. It’s emotionally driven, character driven, relationship driven, epic space supernova that explodes and it’s bigger brighter faster than any movie you have ever seen.
Man-sized bunny with no backstory, who is he ?!
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