What is a narrative?

A nonfiction text consisting of a series of events in a persons life
A play, consisting mostly of dialogue and stage directions
Fiction or nonfiction story that consists of a series of events
A nonfiction text written to inform the reader about a topic

A narrative is a fiction or nonfiction story that consists of a series of events. It can be written in a variety of formats, such as novels, short stories, poems, and memoirs. Narratives typically have a plot, characters, setting, and theme that work together to tell a compelling story.