NARRATIVE TEXT

Definition : A piece of writing that tells a story. The story can be imaginary or based on a real events.

Function : To entertain, to gain and hold a reader’s interest. However narrativaes can also be written to teach or inform, to change attitudes / social opinion.

Generic Structure :

• TITLE
• Orientation : This part presents the setting of the story and introduces the characters incolved.
• Complication : A crisis arises.
• Resolution : The problems starts to get resolved.
• Moral Value : The message of the story.

Kinds of Narrative Text:

• Short Stories;
• Folklores;
• Legends;
• Fables;
• Myths; etc.

Features:

• Characters with defined personalities / identities.
• Dialogue often include tense may change to the present or the future.
• Descriptive language to create images in the reader’s mind and enhance the story.

Temporal Conjunction In Narrative Text:

• Once upon a time;
• After;
• Before;
• A long time ago; etc.