Narrative text is a kind of text that has function to entertain, create, stimulate emotions, motivate, guide, and teach the reader which contains about story (fiction/non fiction/tales/folktales/ fables/myths/epic) and in its plot consists of climax of the story (complication) then followed by the resolution.
The generic structure of narrative text :
v Orientation
Function : It sets the scene and introduces the participants(it answers the question = who, when, what, where.)
v Evaluation
Function : A stepping back to evaluate the plight (the information about the narrator’s point of view) ; it is optional.
v Complication
Function : A crisis or a problem arises. It usually involves the main characters.
v Resolution
Function : A solution to the problem (for better or for worse). Main characters find ways to solve the problem.
The kinds of narrative text :
v Myth
A tradisional story which may describe the origins of the world, a place, and / or of people. It is considered a true sacred in he remote past.
v Legend
A true story primarily about human heroes in the recent past and may feature some religious reference.
v Folktale
A story which is regarded as fiction. It can be a non-sacred fictional story that occurs “once upon the time“ and features human and nonhuman characters.
v Folklore
A collection of fictional tales about people and / or animals. It include myth and tales.
Example: The story of Cinderella, Snow White, Snow Maiden, The Little Pear Girl, The Ugly Duckling, etc.
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