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.

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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 Conjuction In Narrative Text:

·       Once upon a time;

·       After;

·       Before;

·       A long time ago; etc.

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.

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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 Conjuction In Narrative Text:

·       Once upon a time;

·       After;

·       Before;

·       A long time ago; etc.