retelling
UK: ˌriːˈtelɪŋ | US: ˌriːˈtelɪŋ
n. an act of telling a story or event again, often with variations
vt. the present participle of "retell," meaning to narrate or recount something again
The word "retelling" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the verb "tell" (from Old English "tellan," meaning "to narrate or count") and the suffix "-ing" (indicating a present participle or gerund). The prefix "re-" emphasizes repetition, while "tell" retains its core meaning of narration. Over time, "retelling" evolved to describe the act of recounting a story, often with new details or perspectives.
The teacher asked for a retelling of the fable in the students' own words.
Her retelling of the fairy tale included modern twists.
The documentary offers a fresh retelling of historical events.
He is retelling the joke, but it’s not as funny the second time.
Each culture has its own retelling of ancient myths.