Storytelling Terms

noun the action of making something known or explaining something

• The professor's exposition on the history of art was both informative and engaging.
• The teacher's explanation about the topic was really good.
• The dude's breakdown of the situation was on point.
• Her exposition of the problem shed light on the issue at hand.

noun a literary genre that includes novels, short stories, and other works of prose fiction

adjective relating to or characteristic of fiction

• The library has a large collection of classic fiction novels.
• I love getting lost in a good fiction book.
• That movie was total fiction, it didn't even make sense.
• His explanation was pure fiction, there's no way that could have happened.

verb to give a spoken or written account of something

• The historian proceeded to narrate the events leading up to the French Revolution.
• She loves to narrate stories about her travels to exotic destinations.
• I can't wait to hear him narrate the drama that went down at the party last night.
• The artist used vibrant colors to narrate the emotions of the characters in the painting.

noun a small piece of ground, generally used for a specific purpose (e.g. gardening plot)

verb to mark out the position or course of (something) on a map or chart

• The author carefully crafted the intricate plot of the novel to keep readers engaged.
• I can't wait to see how the plot unfolds in the next episode of my favorite TV show.
• The plot of that movie was so twisted, I couldn't keep up with all the twists and turns.
• She suspected there was a hidden plot behind his sudden change in behavior.

noun the action of telling someone about something that happened; narrating or detailing

verb present participle of recount, which means to tell someone about something that happened; narrate or detail

• She spent hours recounting the events of the day in great detail.
• He kept recounting the story over and over again to anyone who would listen.
• I'm so tired of recounting the same old excuses for being late.
• The painting seemed to come to life, with each stroke recounting a different emotion.

noun A person who writes scripts for movies, television shows, or plays

• The scriptwriter meticulously crafted each line of dialogue to convey the character's emotions.
• The scriptwriter is always coming up with new ideas for our next project.
• That scriptwriter is a genius when it comes to writing compelling stories.
• The scriptwriter's words danced across the page, painting vivid scenes in the reader's mind.

noun a close companion or partner who accompanies someone in their activities or undertakings

• The detective's loyal sidekick assisted him in solving the case.
• My best friend is like my sidekick, always by my side.
• I'm looking for a new sidekick to join me on this adventure.
• Coffee is the perfect sidekick to my morning routine.

noun a narrative or plot structure that is presented within a work of art, such as a film or novel

• The diegesis of the novel is carefully constructed to immerse the reader in the fictional world.
• I love how the diegesis of this movie makes you feel like you're right there with the characters.
• The diegesis in that video game is so cool, it feels like you're really in the game world.
• His storytelling had a diegesis that transported the audience to a different time and place.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• Each individual we meet may have a story to tell that can offer valuable insights into their experiences.
• You never know, everyone you come across might have a story to tell that will surprise you.
• Dude, I bet that old man at the park totally has a story to tell about his wild youth.
• The ancient ruins seem to have a story to tell, whispering secrets of the past to those who listen closely.