Definitely. Short stories can be called by other names such as yarns or short - form narratives. Yarns often have a more folksy or oral - tradition feel to them, while short - form narratives simply emphasize the fact that they are narratives in a shorter length compared to novels or longer works. Another synonym could be 'brief tales', which clearly indicates the short nature of the stories.
Sure. Family yarns are often informal and passed down orally, like the story of how your great - grandfather caught a huge fish. Family legends are more like stories that have a bit of a mythical or heroic element to them, like the story of a family member who was a war hero and all the amazing things they did. They can also be stories that have been embellished over time.
Poltergeist stories, spirit tales.
Yes. Storytelling synonyms include 'depicting' and 'portraying'.
Spin a yarn. This is a more informal way of saying tell a story. It implies creating or telling a fictional or exaggerated story, like 'The sailor loves to spin a yarn about his travels on the high seas.'
Share an anecdote. An anecdote is a short and interesting story. For example, 'At the party, people like to share an anecdote or two.' This synonym focuses on sharing short stories.
Devouring a story. This implies that you are reading it with great enthusiasm and perhaps quickly, like you can't wait to find out what happens next in the story.
Share a tale, deliver a narrative.
Amorous account. 'Amorous' means showing sexual desire or love. So an amorous account is another way to refer to a love story. It might imply a bit more passion than just a regular love story.
Sure, 'narrating' and'recounting' are common synonyms.