The term STORY TO TELL is composed of two words, TALE and STORY. TALE is a four-letter word that means a narrative or account of an event, usually one that is based on fact but often includes imaginative elements. STORY is a five-letter word that means an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment. Together, the two words form the phrase STORY TO TELL, which refers to a narrative or account of an event that is told for entertainment.