Narrative text

 

Definition of Narrative Text

☆ narrative text is a story that is created in a constructive format that describes a sequence of fictional or non-fictional events Based on perception in time.

Purpose of Narrative Text

☆ Social function/purpose of the narrative text is to amuse or entertain the readers with a story.

Structure of Narrative Text

1. Orientation: In the opening paragraphs where the characters of the story are introduced. (Contains the place,     character, and time to read the story, who and when)
2. Complication: The problem parts of the story begin to develop or reach a climax. (Problems start to arise or     begin to occur and begin to develop)
3. Resolution: The problem parts of the story begin to be resolved. The problem is resolved, either in a happy     "happy ending" or a "sad ending" or bad.
4. Coda / reorientation (optional): A section explaining lessons learned from the story 

Fox and A Cat

One day a cat and a fox were having a conversation. The fox, who was a conceited creature, boasted how clever she was. 'Why, I know at least a hundred tricks to get away from our mutual enemies, the dogs,' she said.

'I know only one trick to get away from dogs,' said the cat. 'You should teach me some of yours!'

'Well, maybe some day, when I have the time, I may teach you a few of the simpler ones,' replied the fox airily.

Just then they heard the barking of a pack of dogs in the distance. The barking grew louder and louder - the dogs were coming in their direction! At once the cat ran to the nearest tree and climbed into its branches, well out of reach of any dog. 'This is the trick I told you about, the only one I know,' said the cat. 'Which one of your hundred tricks are you going to use?'

The fox sat silently under the tree, wondering which trick she should use. Before she could make up her mind, the dogs arrived. They fell upon the fox and tore her to pieces.

Moral : A single plan that works is better than a hundred doubtful plans.