Understanding Narrative Texts

What is the definition of narrative text?

• A narrative text is a story that includes characters, a plot, and a setting.

• A narrative text is a factual report of events.

• A narrative text is a collection of poems.

• A narrative text is a scientific analysis of data.

What are the main social functions of narrative texts?

• To create complex mathematical equations

• To provide scientific data analysis

• The main social functions of narrative texts are to transmit cultural values, facilitate empathy, provide entertainment, and promote social cohesion.

• To document historical events

Can you identify the generic structure of a narrative text?

• Introduction, Conflict, Resolution

• Prologue, Climax, Conclusion

• Setting, Theme, Characters

• Beginning, Middle, End

What are the key language features of narrative texts?

• Technical jargon

• Key language features of narrative texts include descriptive language, character development, dialogue, sensory details, and a structured plot.

• Expository language

• Poetic structure

What types of narrative texts exist?

• Science Articles

• Historical Fiction

• Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Personal Narratives

• Biography

How does the setting contribute to a narrative?

• The setting is irrelevant to character development.

• The setting has no impact on the story.

• The setting contributes to a narrative by providing context, influencing mood, and shaping character actions.

• The setting only affects the dialogue.

What role do characters play in a narrative text?

• Characters only serve as background decoration.

• Characters are solely responsible for the setting of the story.

• Characters are essential for developing the plot, creating conflict, and engaging readers emotionally.

• Characters are irrelevant to the plot and conflict.

What is the significance of the plot in a narrative?

• The plot only serves to confuse the audience.

• The plot is irrelevant to the narrative structure.

• The plot is solely about character development.

• The plot is essential as it organizes the narrative, creates conflict, and engages the audience.

How does the point of view affect a narrative?

• The point of view determines the genre of the narrative.

• The point of view affects a narrative by shaping the reader's understanding and emotional connection to the story.

• The point of view only affects the length of the story.

• The point of view has no impact on the narrative.

What is the difference between first-person and third-person narratives?

• First-person narrative is told from the narrator's perspective using 'I', while third-person narrative is told from an outside perspective using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

• First-person narrative uses 'we' while third-person uses 'I'.

• First-person narrative is told from multiple perspectives, while third-person is only one.

• Third-person narrative is always in past tense, while first-person is in present tense.