Narrative Text

What do you ever hearing of a Narrative Text ?

      “Yes, Certainly !”

     

      A narrative text is a account of event.

      The generic structures of the text :

·         Orientation :

It sets the scene and introduces the participants.

·         Complication :

A crisis or a problem arises

·         Resolution :

A solution to the problem (for better or werse).

      And other generic structures of the text :

·         Evaluation : (optional)

A step back to evaluate the plight.

·         Coda : (optional)

Changes of the characters or lesson/value of the story.

·         Re-Orientation : (optional)

Kind of narrative text :

o   A myth

o   A legend

o   Fable

o   A folklone

·         Purpose : (social function)

To entertain listeners/readers with a true experience or an imaginary one. The characteristic of the text is marked by conflict and resolution.