1. (noun)narrative, narration, story, tale a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or televisionprogram "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"
2. (noun)narration, recital, yarn the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
"his narration was hesitant"