2. Definition
Narrative text is a form of
writing that recounts a story
or a series of events, and can
be either fiction or nonfiction.
Examples include novels, short
stories, poems, memoirs,
biographies, and news stories.
3. Purpose
Narrative text is a form of
writing that recounts a story
or a series of events, and can
be either fiction or nonfiction.
Examples include novels, short
stories, poems, memoirs,
biographies, and news stories.
4. Characteristics
Narrative texts have a beginning,
middle, and end, with events arranged
chronologically. They use descriptive
language to create vivid mental
pictures of the characters, setting, and
events of the story.
5. Generic Structure
The orientation of a story should answer
the questions of who, where, and when. It
sets the stage for the story and helps
identify the character and setting.
Orientation
The three parts of a story's problem are the
rising action, climax, and falling action. The
rising action presents the problem, the
climax is the peak of the problem, and the
emergence of a solution.
Complication
6. The resolution is the part of a story where
conflicts or problems introduced earlier are
addressed, and characters may overcome
obstacles, find solutions, or experience
personal growth.
Resolution
This section appears at the end of a story,
providing a summary or commentary on the
characters' experiences and the impact of
their actions. It helps readers to reflect on
the intended message or lesson.
Coda
Generic Structure
7. Language Features
Using past tense creates sequence and helps readers follow
the plot and understand event progression.
Using Past Tense
Time expressions aid in understanding the chronology and
coherence of events in a narrative.
Using adverbial of time
8. Language Features
Adjectives modify nouns by providing more information about
them, including color, shape, size, and characteristics. They
help create a more vivid and detailed story in narrative text.
Using adjectives
Noun phrases in narrative texts provide more detailed
descriptions, highlight specific parts of characters or
settings, and explain complex ideas concisely.
Using noun phrases
9. List of Narrative Form
A story, usually with animal characters that exhibit human-like
behavior, used for educational purposes.
Fable
A story featuring unrealistic characters and events.
Fantasy
An oral tradition is an old story that has been passed down
verbally, offering insight into a culture's customs.
Folk tale
Legend
A story based on fact about the hero.
10. A fairy tale involves folkloric characters like fairies, goblins, and
dwarves, often featuring magic or enchantments.
Fairy tale
Definition of an ancient story used to explain life’s mysteries.
Myth
Science fiction is that class of prose narrative treating of a
situation that could not arise in the world we know.
Science fiction
Biography
A biography is a written record of someone else's life.
List of Narrative Form