Defintion: Narrative text is a form of writing that tells a story. It can be fiction or non-fiction and is often characterized by a chronological sequence of events. Purpose: The aim of narrative text is to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader through the telling of a story. It aims to engage the reader emotionally and intellectually.
Structure Introduces the characters, setting, and conflict. The turning point or highest point of tension in the story. Introduction Rising Action F alling Action Events that build tension and lead to the climax. Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution. The outcome of the story, and the conflict is resolved. Climax Resolution
ELEMENTS Plot : The sequence of events that make up the story. Characters : The people, animals, or entities that drive the story forward. Setting : The time and place in which the story occurs. Theme : The central idea or message of the story. Point of View : The perspective from which the story is told. Conflict : The central problem or struggle that drives the plot forward. Resolution : The outcome or conclusion of the story.
Types of Narrative Text Short Story A brief work of fiction that typically focuses on one event, character, or theme and can be read in one sitting. Novel A longer work of fiction that explores multiple characters, plotlines, and themes in depth. Fairy Tale A narrative that often includes magical elements, fantastical creatures, and moral lessons, typically targeted at children. Fable A short narrative that usually features animals as characters and teaches a moral lesson or truth. Legend A traditional narrative usually based on real events or characters but with exaggerated or supernatural elements added over time. Myth A traditional story that explains natural phenomena, cultural beliefs, or the origins of the world, often involving gods, heroes, and supernatural beings. Folklore Traditional stories, customs, and beliefs passed down orally within a culture, including myths, legends, fairy tales, and fables.