Narrative Text part 2

 

Definition of Narrative Text

  Narrative text is a type of text that tells a chronological story in the past tense.

  Narrative texts tell imaginative stories or decisive real stories, and are arranged according to the sequence of events that occurred in the past.

Purpose of Narrative Text

  The purpose of narrative text is to entertain the reader through an entertaining story.

Characteristics of Narrative Text

To better understand the use of narrative text, let's explore its characteristics .  

Specific character

In a narrative, the author will create a specific character as the main character in the story. Not only the main character, but all the characters in the story will be written clearly starting from their name, shape, color, and character. For example Ariel the mermaid, the dwarves who have different characteristics, Dana the brave Moana.

Types of Narrative Text 

The types of narrative texts include 

• Imaginary stories (fairytales)

• Mysteries (mysteries)

• Scary stories (forror stories) 

• Sci-fi (science fiction)

• Romance (romance)

• Etc

  

Generic Structure of Narrative Text 

• Orientation

• Complications

• Resolution

• Re-orientation