Origin tale is another term. It emphasizes the beginning or source of the story that provides a foundation for what follows.
Prehistory is another word for back story. It refers to the events or circumstances that happened before the main part of a story.
Background can be used instead of back story. It encompasses the context, history, or previous events that contribute to the current situation in a narrative.
A synonym for 'back story' could be 'background'.
Well, 'narrative' is another word for story. It's often used to describe a sequence of events or a tale.
A long tale. For example, when we talk about a very detailed and extended account of something, we can use 'tale' instead of'story' and 'long tale' to mean a long story.
Headline. A headline is often used to refer to the main or top story in a newspaper, magazine, or news website.
Tale. It is a very common word used instead of short story. Tales often have a simple plot and are usually passed down through generations orally or in written form.
Main character. A story usually revolves around the main character. This could be a person, an animal, or even an inanimate object in some cases. In 'The Little Prince', the little prince is the main character. He is the focus of the story, and all the events and interactions are related to him in some way.