NARRATIVE TEXT
(FABLE)
The Lion and The Mouse
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DEFINITION
A narrative text is a type of text that tells a story or describes a sequence of events. The purpose of a narrative text is to entertain or inform the reader by
presenting a series of events in a coherent and
engaging way.
1. Using past Tenses
Narrative texts often contain past tense because they typically recount events or stories that have already occurred.
Using the past tense helps to create a sense of time and sequence, which enables the reader to follow the plot and understand the progression of events. For example:
The lion was sleeping under the tree A little mouse jumped on the lion
Characteristic of
Narrative Text
2. Using adverb of time
Narrative texts often use adverbials of time to provide a clear structure and sense of progression to the story.
For example: “early one morning”, “later that day”, etc.
3. Using adjectives
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, or, put it simply, adjectives are words that give more information
about a noun such as its color, shape, size, characteristics,
etc.
The Purpose and Social Function of A Narrative Text
The purpose of a narrative text is to tell a story or recount a series of events in an engaging and
entertaining way for the reader.
Narrative texts also have social functions, which include entertaining, providing information, and of
course, educating the readers.
The Structure of A Narrative Text 1.Orientation
Orientation sets the stage for the story. Ideally, the orientation should answer the questions “who,” “where, and “when.” So, when reading the orientation part, we should be able to identify the character and setting (both time and place) of the story.
2.Complication
This section contains the problems that occur within a story. It is divided into three parts, namely:
Rising action: Problems begin to emerge Climax: Peak of the problem
Falling action: The tension of the problem begins to decrease, and the solution starts to emerge
3. Resolution
The resolution is the part of the narrative where the conflict or problem introduced earlier in the story is resolved or addressed.
This may involve characters finding a solution to their issues, overcoming obstacles, or experiencing personal growth.
The resolution helps tie up loose ends, providing closure for the reader and allowing them to see how the events of the story have impacted the characters.
4. Re-orientation / Evaluation
Re-orientation, also known as evaluation, is an optional
component of a narrative text that serves to reflect on
the story and its events, reinforcing the moral lesson or
theme.
TYPES OF NARRATIVE TEXT
1. FABLE
A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters
2. LEGEND
A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
3. FAIRY TALE
A simple children's story that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic such as fairies, wizards, and goblins.
4. FOLK TALE
A tale or legend originating and traditional that usually with characteristically anonymous, timeless, and placeless which circulated orally among a people.
5. MYTH
A popular belief or traditional story of ostensibly historical events, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or about natural events and facts.
