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Celso Camargo Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference between History and Story

What's the difference between History and Story?
  

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A story is usually a recounting of some sort; it could be true or based on fact. The short story is one of the genres of literature. History is what has actually happened in the past; the reportings of it often vary greatly.

— Philip

  • A story is usually a recounting of some sort; it could be true or based on fact.
  • The short story is one of the genres of literature.
  • History is what has actually happened in the past; the reportings of it often vary greatly.
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A story is usually a recounting of some sort; it could be true or based on fact. The short story is one of the genres of literature.

History is what has actually happened in the past; the reportings of it often vary greatly.
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History is a true account of what happened in the past.

A story can be fictional (made-up, not true.)
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Story - might be true or false objective is to convey the message or to acheive something through the roles and characters actions

History - every past moment is history like your question
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Thank you Celso for such a great explanation.

I had a doubt now I don't.

Thanks again!

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hi! Just want to ascertain whether a story may contain historical facts and documentary evidences?

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history is based on real facts while story con be based on story and fiction

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They are good and understandable

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History is for study and research while storytelling is like entertaiment
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History is the study of the past.


Story is an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

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what is the similarities between history and story?

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