another word for old story

An old story can also be called a 'tale'. For example, we often say 'fairy tales' which are a type of old stories passed down through generations. Tales usually have some kind of narrative and can be fictional or based on real events from the past.

Old hat. This phrase implies that something is familiar and has been around for a long time, much like a story that has been told many times before. For example, the plot of some movies can be considered old hat as it follows the same pattern as many others.

The fable of the Tortoise and the Hare is also an old old story. The hare was very fast and boasted about his speed while the tortoise was slow but steady. In a race, the hare took a nap and the tortoise won. It teaches us the lesson that slow and steady wins the race and not to be overconfident.

The politician's speech was just a cliché. It was the same old story of promising change but never delivering. Here 'cliché' is used instead of'same old story' to show that the speech was unoriginal and predictable.

A humorous tale.

Denouement. It is a French term that has been adopted into English to specifically mean the final part of a story where all the loose ends are tied up, secrets are revealed, and the story reaches its final resolution. It often comes after the climax of the story and is a more literary or sophisticated way of referring to the end of a story.

An excellent yarn. This is a more informal way to say a good story. For instance, sailors used to tell excellent yarns about their adventures at sea.

Well, another word could be 'recount'. When you recount something, you are basically telling a story. For example, you can recount your adventures during a trip. It implies that you are going through the events in a sequential way, much like when you tell a story. You might share the details, the people you met, and the things you did.

Recounts. When you recount something, you are giving an account of it, which is another way of saying you are telling the story. For instance, a veteran might recount his war experiences, meaning he is telling the story of his time in the war.

Tale.