Understanding Narrative Texts

What is the purpose of a Narrative Text?

• To describe something

• To entertain or inform with a story

• To explain how to do something

• To persuade the reader

What is the generic structure of a Narrative Text?

• Orientation, Events, Re-orientation

• Orientation, Complication, Resolution

• General Statement, Explanation, Conclusion

• Introduction, Argument, Reiteration

What is the function of the "Orientation" in Narrative Text?

• To introduce characters, setting, and time

• To conclude the story

• To explain the moral lesson

• To present a conflict

What usually happens in the "Complication" part of a Narrative Text?

• The problem starts to appear

• The story reaches its happy ending

• The characters are introduced

• The author describes the setting

What is the function of the "Resolution" in a Narrative Text?

• To solve the conflict or problem

• To introduce the main characters

• To create a new problem

• To persuade the reader

Which of the following is NOT a type of Narrative Text?

• Fable

• Fairy Tale

• Report

• Myth

What tense is commonly used in Narrative Texts?

• Present tense

• Past tense

• Future tense

• Present continuous tense

Which of the following is an example of a Narrative Text?

• A recipe for making a cake

• A short story about a magical kingdom

• A news article about an earthquake

• A scientific report about global warming

What are some common elements found in Narrative Texts?

• Headline, subheading, and sources

• Characters, setting, and plot

• Arguments, evidence, and conclusion

• Steps, materials, and goals

What is a "Moral" in a Narrative Text?

• A part of the story where the author persuades the reader

• A lesson that can be learned from the story

• A summary of the main events

• A background description