Narrative Text: Legend

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What is a legend?

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A legend is a story associated with people or a nation, partly true and partly imaginary, about a particular person, event, place, or natural feature.

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Characteristics of a legend

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Legends are stories from the past that many people believe but cannot be proved to be true.

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Purpose of narrative text

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The purpose of a narrative text is to entertain or inform the reader.

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Definition of narrative text

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A narrative text is a type of text that tells a story or describes a sequence of events.

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Example of a legend

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An example of a legend is 'The Legend of Malin Kundang'.

• Aji Saka

• Banyuwangi

• Dewi Sri

• Lanun

• Legend of the Centipede Lake

• Lutung Kasarung

• Minangkabau

• Malin Kundang

• Parahyangan

• Rara Jonggrang

• Sangkuriang

• Sulanjana

• Watu Gunung

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Structure of narrative text

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Narrative texts often have a clear structure, including a beginning, middle, and end.

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Language features of narrative text

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Narrative texts are usually written in the past tense and include descriptive language.

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Functions of legend narratives

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Legend narratives often explain the origins of a place or cultural practice.