NARRATIVE TEXT

• the definition of narrative text:

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.

A narrative text is a text amuse, entertain and deal with actual or vicarious

experience in different ways. Narrative deal with problematic events which lead

to a crisis or turning point of some kind, which in turn finds a resolution.

• The generic sctucture of a narrative text:

♦ Orientation

Sets the scene and introduces the participants.

♦ Complication

A crisis arises

♦ Resolution

The crisis is resolved, for the better or for worse.

♦ Re-orientation

Optinal

♦ Evaluation

A stepping back to evaluate the plight.