Narrative Text
A.2.1 The Definition of Narrative Text
A narrative is kind of text having social function to amuse, entertain and to deal with actual or vicarious experience in different ways. Narrative text is a text which contain about story (fiction, non fiction, tales, folktales,fables, myths) and its plot consits of the story (complication) then followed by the resolution.
Knapp (2005 : 220) say that, “Narrative text is one of the most commonly read, though least understood of all the genres. Narrative also has a powerful social role beyond that of being a medium for entertainment. Narrative is also a powerful medium for changing social opinions and attitudes”.
A.2.2 Generic Structure
Knapp (2005 : 227) states that the generic structure of narrative text consists of
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Resolution
The problem (the crisis) is resolved, either in a happy ending or in a sad (tragic) ending.
d. Re-orientation
This is a closing remark to the story and it is optional. It consists of moral lesson, advice or teaching from the writer.
A.2.3. Type of Narrative Text
There are many different types or genre of narrative texts. There can be a combination of narratives within each of this different types. A genre is some kind categories. The nation of genre is to help us generate story ideas.
According to Klingner et al (2007: 77) “Narrative include different types, or genres, that can vary some what from this basic story grammar template. These includes realistic fiction, fantasy, fairtales, fables, mysteries, humor, historical fiction, plays, and real-life adventures”.
Meanwhile according to Knapp (2005 : 225) there are many type of narrative text are humor, romance fantasy, fairy stories, science fiction, horor stories, folk tails, and legend.
The examples of type of narrative text :
a. Legend
The Story of Lake Toba
Once upon a time, there was a man who was living in north Sumatra. He lived in a simple hut in a farming field. He did some gardening and fishing for his daily
The authors state, “Genres in literature are categories of writing recognized for their patterns of organization, their
This type of "narrative" writing gives believability to the people, and a sense of realism to the story.
There are four main modes of discourse: expository, narrative, descriptive, and persuasive. In Mary Rowlandson’s A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, it is apparent in the title that it is a narrative. Like Mrs. Rowlandson’s literature, Olaudah Equiano’s From Africa to America is a narrative. A narrative form of literature is a story, account of events, or experiences, whether it is true or fictitious. In this case their stories were their real experiences and they gave the reader actual facts and information, also making it expository. "The closeness of the place and the heat of the climate, added to the number in the ship, which was so crowded that each had scarcely room to turn himself, almost suffocated us." (73) This is a perfect example showing that Olaudah Equiano’s narrative is also descriptive, giving the reader vivid images in his mind, whereas Rowlandson’s narrative rarely has descriptive content. These works of literature may also be portrayed as persuasive by the quote of, "..Overwhelmed with the thoughts of my condition.." (7) Mary Rowlandson was overwhelmed with her emotions. This quote may persuade the reader ...
Characteristics of the Genre: The genre of Grapes of Wrath was historical fiction. Historical fiction contains a fictional story, but based on the structure of events in history that really happened. For example, the Dust Bowl really happened in history but Tom Joad probably was not a real man.
Generally speaking, the two most frequently used genres in literature are fictional and non-fictional. Having said this, fictional and non-fictional literature are distinct regarding their purpose as well the literary devices they use. Literary devices are specific language methods which writers use to form text that is clear, interesting, and unforgettable. Fictional literature, for instance, is something that is made up; however, non-fictional is factual. Furthermore, non-fictional works of literature such as literary essays usually convey a message using literary devices that differ than those used in fictional literature such as short stories, which are meant to amuse its readers. Literary essays uses literary devices such as description,
It is narrative because the author is recounting the stories of Christopher and Omar Khadr with an overall message/ lesson to end the essay.
1. Growing up we all heard stories. Different types of stories, some so realistic, we cling onto them farther into our lives. Stories let us see and even feel the world in different prespectives, and this is becuase of the writter or story teller. We learn, survive and entertain our selves using past experiences, which are in present shared as stories. This is why Roger Rosenblatt said, "We are a narrative species."
In Dictionary.com the website states that Historical Fiction is “The Genre of Literature, film, etc, comprising narratives that take place in the past and are characterised chiefly by an imaginative reconstruction of historical events and personages.” Historical Fiction is that genre where you can read a story and learn about a true event all at the same time. There are so many excellent characteristics in Historical Fiction that make this genre so popular. In this story the author uses a great setting and great character actions to display a stable Historical Fiction novel.
The act of storytelling goes hand-in-hand with human existence. The evolution of man from that of a single celled organism into the complex structure that we now know today in and of itself is a story. A story that is written in the genetic code of our Deoxyribonucleic Acid or DNA. That DNA is broken down into the amino acid building blocks A, C, T, and G. Four amino acids written like four notes in a bass cleft staff, "what could be simpler?" With that evolution of man, evolved the art of storytelling; from simple stories of the hunt told around the fire to the written works of authors that we now read in books today. The pinnacle of the integrated story is the novel by Richard Powers titled The Gold Bug Variations.
Within the fictional worlds of Haroun and the Sea of Stories, the characters realize that stories are not mere entertainment, but are crucial to their lives. Fictional stories are crucial pieces to Rashid Khalifa since he relies on them for a career and brings him enjoyment. They are also important to a politician because storytelling is a critical part of a politician’s survival and livelihood since they rely on the storytellers to persuade and convince people to vote for them. Most importantly they are important to Guppees since they depend on stories to be the source of all there speaking, and the pages of Gup (the army) they depend on stories to help them fight. All in all stories can
Lincoln mentions four types of narrative: fable, legend, history and myth. The concept of myth as presented as the only type of narrative that possess truth claims, credibility and authority. The claims made by myth are
Genre of the Narrative: The book is written as a satire in that it pokes fun at many themes and ideas in literature. The film follows suit with witty jokes and memorable quotes.
A successful descriptive narrative displays the necessary information for a reader to explain or develop speculations within the material. Narrating the text of a story, told through one or more narrators, allows the audience to connect with the feelings of the narrator. A description includes imagery for the audience’s recognition. Furthermore, descriptive narratives have a purpose and are there for a reason. “Shooting an Elephant” and “The Lottery” are both descriptive narratives. Descriptive narratives show a clearer understanding of the passage; therefore, the stronger text is “Shooting an Elephant” because of its detail and the plot’s conflict.
Short fiction stories are short stories that are not real. These stories are made up in the minds of the writers of the stories. Each story will have literary devices throughout it to enhance the story. These enhance literature because without them in the story, the reader would not be able to visualize the story and understand it as well as the author would like for the reader to. Strong short stories should have several literary devices throughout them to help the reader completely grasp what the writer is trying to unveil. Dynamic character makes the story in Anton Checkov’s story “The Bear.” The setting is important in Shirley Jackson’s “Lottery” and theme is important in Guy De Maupassant’s “The Necklace”.
Throughout history, the art of storytelling has been an imperative tool for an array of purposes. Humans have utilized storytelling for nearly everything, such as passing down traditions or just pure entertainment. Storytelling in its most basic form is something that humans need, as they give everyone a sense of everything it means to be human. However, along the path of humanity’s development and growth, stories themselves and the way they are told also seemed to change. With humanity's innovation and push toward new technologies, narratives were then passed along in a variety of forms, spanning from novels and radio to film and television. Although the push for new technologies has provided a stellar platform for different stories to find