Narrative Structure and Phases

The video tutorial explains what a narrative is, its purpose, and the basic structure it follows. Narratives are stories meant to entertain, typically structured with an orientation, a problem, and a solution. The orientation introduces characters and setting, the problem presents a complication, and the solution resolves it. The video also highlights the importance of organizing narratives into paragraphs. The next video will cover language elements used in narratives.

What is the primary purpose of a narrative?

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

• To inform

What is introduced during the orientation phase of a narrative?

• The resolution

• The climax

• The conflict

• The characters and setting

What is the role of the setting in the orientation phase?

• To resolve the conflict

• To introduce the characters

• To establish the time and place of the story

• To create suspense

Which of the following best describes the problem phase in a narrative?

• The conclusion of the story

• The climax where the main conflict occurs

• The resolution of the conflict

• The introduction of characters

What might happen to a character during the problem phase?

• They learn a new skill

• They meet a new friend

• They face a challenge or conflict

• They find a treasure

What typically happens during the solution phase of a narrative?

• The conflict is resolved

• The characters are introduced

• The setting is described

• The story begins

How are the orientation, problem, and solution typically organized in a narrative?

• In a single paragraph

• In separate paragraphs

• In a random order

• In a single sentence