What is another word for back story?
Pronunciation: [bˈak stˈɔːɹɪ] (IPA) 
Back story, often referred to as the history or the past, can be explained using various synonyms. Some commonly used terms to explain back story are backstory, background, past life, origin, history, and antecedent. In literature, backstory is the information that pertains to the character's past experiences, which helps the reader understand their present situation. Background can be used to define a character's family, upbringing, and social status. Origin and antecedent can be used to describe a character's family history or ancestors. In cinema, past life can be used to describe a character's history and experiences, which usually forms the basis of the plot. History can simply define the chronological order of past events.
