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NARRATIVE TEXT

BY :Ayu Addani

XII IPA 3

THE DEFINITION OF NARRATIVE

Narrative is a piece of writing that tells a story. The story can be imaginary or

based on a real incident.

The Function of Narrative Text

To inform and entertain the readers

To tell the story with amusing way

NARRATIVE TEXT

Generic structure (steps) :a. Orientation : Sets the scene and

introduces the participantsb. Complication : A crisis arisesc. Climaxd. Resolution (conclusion) : The crisis

is resolved, for the better or for worse

e. Reorientation – optional (moral value)

Language Features: -The use of action verbs -The use of adverbs, adjective, and noun phrase -The use of past forms -The use of conjunctions -The use of reported speech -The use of passive voice

Some genres of literary text which fit to be classified as the narrative text. Some of them are:

Folktales, it includes fables, legend, myth, or realistic tales

Mysteries, fantasy, science or realistic fiction

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