Exercise: Narrative Text

What is a narrative?

• A story

• Poetry

• A biography

• A research project

Answer explanation

A narrative is primarily defined as a story, which involves a sequence of events and characters. While poetry, biographies, and research projects can tell stories, the term 'narrative' specifically refers to storytelling.

What is the social function of narrative text?

• To describe something.

• to tell past experiences.

• to inform the readers about the news.

• To tell stories or past events and entertain the readers.

Answer explanation

The social function of narrative text is to tell stories or recount past events, providing entertainment and engagement for readers, which distinguishes it from merely describing or informing.

The generic structure of narrative text are...

• Orientation, Complication, and Resolution.

• Orientation, Events, and Reorientation.

• Orientation, and Complication.

• Orientation and Resolution.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Orientation, Complication, and Resolution' as these are the key components of a narrative structure. Orientation sets the scene, Complication introduces conflict, and Resolution concludes the story.

What is the orientation of narrative text?

• The end paragraph of the story.

• The opening paragraph where the characters of the story are introduced.

• The middle paragraph of the story.

• The social function of the text.

Answer explanation

The orientation of narrative text is typically found in the opening paragraph, where characters are introduced and the setting is established, setting the stage for the story to unfold.

What is complication of the text?

• Where the problems in the story developed.

• Where the problems in the story is solved.

• Where the story is ended.

• Where the story is started.

Answer explanation

The complication of a text refers to where the problems in the story developed, creating conflict and tension that drive the narrative forward. This is distinct from where the problems are solved or where the story begins or ends.

These are the stories of Narrative text, except . . .

• Beauty and the Beast

• Malik Kundang

• The Lion and The Old Man

• The Biography of Albert Einstein

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'The Biography of Albert Einstein' because it is a factual account of a person's life, while the other options are narrative texts that tell stories with characters and plots.

The Rabbit and the Turtle

One day a rabbit was boasting about how fast he could run. He was laughing at the turtle for being so slow.

Much to the rabbit’s surprise, the turtle challenged him to a race. The rabbit thought this was a good joke and accepted the challenge. The fox was the umpire of the race. As the race began, the rabbit raced way ahead of the turtle, just like everyone thought.

The rabbit got to the halfway point and could not see the turtle anywhere. He was hot and tired and decided to stop and take a short nap. All this time the turtle kept walking step by step by step. He never quit no matter how hot or tired he got. He just kept going.

However, the rabbit slept longer than he had thought and woke up. He could not see the turtle anywhere! He went at full-speed to the finish line but found the turtle there waiting for him.

What kind of text is it?

• Recount Text

• Descriptive Text

• Narrative Text

• Procedure Text

Answer explanation

The text tells a story about a race between a rabbit and a turtle, focusing on their actions and the outcome. This makes it a narrative text, as it has a plot and characters, unlike recount, descriptive, or procedure texts.

The Rabbit and the Turtle

One day a rabbit was boasting about how fast he could run. He was laughing at the turtle for being so slow.

Much to the rabbit’s surprise, the turtle challenged him to a race. The rabbit thought this was a good joke and accepted the challenge. The fox was the umpire of the race. As the race began, the rabbit raced way ahead of the turtle, just like everyone thought.

The rabbit got to the halfway point and could not see the turtle anywhere. He was hot and tired and decided to stop and take a short nap. All this time the turtle kept walking step by step by step. He never quit no matter how hot or tired he got. He just kept going.

However, the rabbit slept longer than he had thought and woke up. He could not see the turtle anywhere! He went at full-speed to the finish line but found the turtle there waiting for him.

Who was the umpire of the race?

• The rabbit

• The turtle

• The fox

• The cat

Answer explanation

The umpire of the race was the fox, as stated in the story. The rabbit and the turtle were the competitors, while the fox oversaw the race.

The Rabbit and the Turtle

One day a rabbit was boasting about how fast he could run. He was laughing at the turtle for being so slow.

Much to the rabbit’s surprise, the turtle challenged him to a race. The rabbit thought this was a good joke and accepted the challenge. The fox was the umpire of the race. As the race began, the rabbit raced way ahead of the turtle, just like everyone thought.

The rabbit got to the halfway point and could not see the turtle anywhere. He was hot and tired and decided to stop and take a short nap. All this time the turtle kept walking step by step by step. He never quit no matter how hot or tired he got. He just kept going.

However, the rabbit slept longer than he had thought and woke up. He could not see the turtle anywhere! He went at full-speed to the finish line but found the turtle there waiting for him.

Who won the race?

• The Rabbit

• The Turtle

• The Fox

• The Cat

Answer explanation

The turtle won the race because, despite being slow, he kept moving steadily while the rabbit took a nap. When the rabbit woke up, he found the turtle had already reached the finish line.

The Rabbit and the Turtle

One day a rabbit was boasting about how fast he could run. He was laughing at the turtle for being so slow.

Much to the rabbit’s surprise, the turtle challenged him to a race. The rabbit thought this was a good joke and accepted the challenge. The fox was the umpire of the race. As the race began, the rabbit raced way ahead of the turtle, just like everyone thought.

The rabbit got to the halfway point and could not see the turtle anywhere. He was hot and tired and decided to stop and take a short nap. All this time the turtle kept walking step by step by step. He never quit no matter how hot or tired he got. He just kept going.

However, the rabbit slept longer than he had thought and woke up. He could not see the turtle anywhere! He went at full-speed to the finish line but found the turtle there waiting for him.

What is the moral value of the story?

• Don't be arrogant

• Never stop walking

• Be a good friend

• Never underestimate others

Answer explanation

The moral of the story is to never underestimate others, as the turtle's persistence led to his victory despite the rabbit's speed. Additionally, the rabbit's arrogance caused him to lose the race.