Which term denotes a story, whether fiction or non-fiction?

• A. Narrative
• B. Biography
• C. Allegory
• D. Reminiscence

Answer: (A)

A narrative is a story, whether fiction or nonfiction. It refers to the way events are told—the sequence of what happens, who the characters are, where it takes place, and whose perspective is revealing the events. A narrative can be a novel, a memoir, a journalist’s account framed as a story, or any other telling of events, whether imagined or real. That broad, inclusive sense is why it’s the best fit for “a story, whether fiction or non-fiction,” because it covers all forms of storytelling.

A biography describes a life story of a real person, but it’s a more specific kind of narrative focused on one individual. An allegory is a story with a deeper symbolic meaning beyond its surface events. A reminiscence is a personal recalling of past experiences, usually reflective and not necessarily a complete narrative of events.