NARRATIVE AND RECOUNT TEXT

What is the main purpose of a narrative text?

• To explain how to do something

• To entertain readers with a story

• To describe a person or place

• To report scientific information

What is the social function of a recount text?

• To retell past events or experiences

• To entertain readers with an imaginary story

• To explain a process

• To persuade readers

Which of the following is the generic structure of narrative text?

• Goal – Materials – Steps

• Orientation – Complication – Resolution

• Identification – Description

• Thesis – Arguments – Conclusion

Which part of narrative text introduces the characters and setting?

• resolution

• orientation

• complication

• coda (re-orientation)

Which language feature is mostly used in recount text?

• simple past tense

• present tense

• future tense

• imperative sentence

In recount text, the re-orientation usually contains ....

• instructions and steps

• the main problem of the story

• a conclusion or personal comment

• detailed descriptions of characters

Which sentence uses the simple past tense correctly?

• She goes to school yesterday.

• They are playing football right now.

• We visited the museum last Sunday.

• He will read this book tomorrow.

Which statement about narrative text is TRUE?

• Narrative text tells factual experiences only

• Narrative text usually contains a conflict or problem

• Narrative text explains scientific processes

• Narrative text uses imperative sentences most of the time

Which text below is an example of narrative text?

• A school announcement

• A personal holiday experience

• A legend about Malin Kundang

• Instructions on making noodles

The Greedy Farmer

Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who found a goose in his backyard. One morning, he was surprised because the goose laid a golden egg. The farmer sold the egg and became rich.

Every day, the goose laid one golden egg. However, the farmer became greedy. He wanted to get all the gold at once. One day, he killed the goose and opened its body. Unfortunately, he found nothing inside. In the end, he lost the goose and became poor again.

What is the purpose of the text?

• To explain how farmers work

• To entertain readers with a story

• To describe a goose

• To report an event