The chapter defines narrative as the representation of events or actions, emphasizing that a narrative must contain at least one event. While some scholars require multiple events or causal connections between them, the author argues that the core definition of narrative is the ability to represent an event, which forms the building blocks for more complex narratives. The chapter discusses the distinction between "story" and "narrative discourse," highlighting that narrative discourse is the representation of events and can be mediated by various elements such as narration, actors, and cameras. It explores the concept of "constituent" and "supplementary" events, where constituent events are essential for the story's progression, while supplementary events add depth and meaning. The chapter also touches on the idea of "narrativity," which refers to the degree to which a text feels like a story, and concludes with a discussion of various narrative works that challenge traditional definitions.The chapter defines narrative as the representation of events or actions, emphasizing that a narrative must contain at least one event. While some scholars require multiple events or causal connections between them, the author argues that the core definition of narrative is the ability to represent an event, which forms the building blocks for more complex narratives. The chapter discusses the distinction between "story" and "narrative discourse," highlighting that narrative discourse is the representation of events and can be mediated by various elements such as narration, actors, and cameras. It explores the concept of "constituent" and "supplementary" events, where constituent events are essential for the story's progression, while supplementary events add depth and meaning. The chapter also touches on the idea of "narrativity," which refers to the degree to which a text feels like a story, and concludes with a discussion of various narrative works that challenge traditional definitions.