Narrative Text

 

Narrative Text

1. Definition

Narrative text is a text that tells a story or event in the past. It aims to entertain the reader and often gives a moral lesson.

2. Purpose

The purpose of narrative text is:

• To entertain the reader
• To tell a story or experience
• To give a moral value

3. Generic Structure

1. Orientation
   Introduces the characters, setting, and time.
2. Complication
   Shows the problem or conflict in the story.
3. Resolution
   Tells how the problem is solved.
4. Re-orientation (optional)
   Concludes the story or gives a moral message.

4. Language Features

Narrative text usually uses:

• Past tense (went, saw, helped)
• Action verbs (ran, cried, fought)
• Time conjunctions (once upon a time, then, suddenly)
• Direct speech (said, asked)

5. Sample Narrative Text

The Lost Necklace

-       Orientation
Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lina who lived in a small village. She loved her mother very much and always helped her at home. One morning, Lina went to the market to buy some vegetables.

-       Complication
On her way home, Lina realized that her mother’s necklace was missing. She felt scared and sad because the necklace was very valuable. Lina walked back to the market and searched everywhere, but she could not find it.

-       Resolution
Suddenly, a woman called Lina and showed her the necklace. The woman said she had found it on the road. Lina thanked her happily and promised to be more careful next time.

-       Re-orientation/Moral
Lina returned home and gave the necklace to her mother. Her mother smiled and hugged her. From that day on, Lina learned to be more careful and responsible with important things.