Definition a text which contains about story ( fiction/non fiction/tales/folktales/fables/myths/epic ) and its plot consists of climax of the story (complication) then followed by the resolution .
Purpose To entertain and provide enjoyment To transport the reader into imaginary world To teach life lesson
Generic Structure
Orientation Sets the scene and introduces the participants. Evaluation A crisis arises Complication The crisis is resolved, for the better or for worse. Resolution Optional Reorientation A stepping back to evaluate the plight
Language Features Use specific nouns such as the name of person, place and building etc. Use adjectives which form noun phrases Use time connectives and conjunctions such as then, before that, soon. Use adverbs and Adverbial Phrases Use action Verbs Use saying words such as said, told, promised .
Example Sangkuriang The Legend of Tangkuban Perahu The Story of Toba Lake The Smartest Parrot The Story of monkey and crocodile Cinderella
Example in Cinderella
Orientation Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Cinderella. Evaluation She was pretty, loving and clever. Complication But she was very poor. She lived with her stepmother and stepsisters. They were very mean. Resolution Fortunately, she met a prince. He fell in love with her. Reorientation Then Cinderella became a princess.
GENERIC STRUCTURE Orientation Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Cinderella. Evaluation She was pretty, loving and clever. Complication But she was very poor. She lived with her stepmother and stepsisters. They were very mean. Resolution Fortunately, she met a prince. He fell in love with her. Reorientation Then Cinderella became a princess.