1. A narrated account; a story. 2. The art, technique, or process of narrating: the highest form of narrative./Getty_narrative-576619538-57ef140c5f9b586c35c95330.jpg)
A narrative is a form of writing that tells a story. Narratives can be essays, fairy tales, movies, and jokes. Narratives have five elements: plot, setting, character, conflict, and theme. Writers use narrator style, chronological order, point of view, and other strategies to tell a story.