1.

Orientation
Dalam bahasa Indonesia, orientation berarti pengenalan. Jadi, pada paragraf awal narrative
text biasanya berisi perkenalan tokoh dan latar yang terlibat dalam isi cerita. Dalam hal ini, latar
bisa menjadi tempat kejadian serta waktu cerita.

2. Complication
Bagian ini akan mulai masuk pada paragraf yang menceritakan terkait awal mula masalah suatu
peristiwa atau kejadian.
Karena bersifat kronologis, maka masalah yang muncul di awal akan berlanjut menjadi rentetan
alur cerita panjang yang mengandung konflik, klimaks, serta anti klimaks. Oh ya, untuk
memudahkanmu, begini susunan dalam complication:

• Problem, yaitu paragraf atau kalimat yang mulai menjurus pada masalah dari suatu cerita.
• Conflict, lebih kompleks lagi, setelah ada masalah, maka cerita akan berlanjut pada
konflik. Di bagian ini, audiens akan dibuat penasaran dengan apa yang terjadi antara satu
tokoh dengan tokoh lainnya.
• Climax, yaitu puncak konflik yang menjadi sorotan utama dalam narrative text.
• Anti-climax, dalam bahasa Indonesia, bagian ini biasa disebut juga sebagai penurunan
konflik. Jadi, konflik akan berkurang secara pelan.
• Solution, sesuai dengan namanya yaitu solusi, maka paragraf dalam bagian solution akan
menjelaskan tentang penyelesaian dari konflik yang sudah diceritakan sebelumnya.
Dalam hal ini, complication terbagi ke dalam tiga konflik, yaitu:

• Natural conflict, konflik alam atau antar semesta.

• Social conflict, konflik antar tokoh atau pelaku.
• Psychological conflict, konflik pada batin atau diri sendiri.

3. Resolution
Resolution adalah akhir dari cerita atau kesimpulan dari cerita. Paragraf ini bisa menjadi
penjelasan lanjutan dari solution.
Dalam bagian ini, penulis juga dapat menggambarkan apakah narrative text yang dibuat akan
berakhir dengan sad ending atau happy ending.

4. Re-orientation
Sebetulnya struktur yang satu ini tidak wajib ada di narrative text. Namun, umumnya kalimat
dalam paragraf ini akan menceritakan kondisi terakhir sang tokoh dalam cerita, atau bisa juga
berisi tentang pelajaran dan pesan moral yang dapat diambil oleh pembaca untuk
diimplementasikan dalam kehidupan nyata.
Ciri-ciri Narrative Text (Characteristics of Narrative Tex)
Ada beberapa karakteristik dan ciri-ciri narrative text yang bisa kamu jadikan sebagai acuan untuk
membedakan jenis teks ini dengan teks yang lainnya. Ciri-cirinya yaitu:

1. Umumnya narrative text menceritakan sebuah kisah yang sudah terjadi di masa lalu.
2. Biasanya teks naratif adalah berupa cerita-cerita yang populer di kalangan masyarakat
umum, seperti kisah The Mouse-deer and Crocodile, The Rabbit and Turtle, etc. Pasti kamu
sudah tidak asing dengan kedua contoh teks naratif dalam bahasa inggris tersebut, bukan?
3. Narrative text tak jarang dibagi ke dalam beberapa sekuel, baik yang sederhana maupun
kompleks. Artinya, ada beberapa teks naratif yang memang ceritanya dibuat secara
bersambung atau berkelanjutan antara bagian satu dengan bagian lainnya.
4. Seperti yang sudah dijelaskan sebelumnya, salah satu ciri paling mencolok dalam teks
naratif adalah teks ini bertujuan untuk menghibur pembaca. Selain itu, ada pun tujuan
lainnya adalah berbagi pengalaman pada audiens.

Various of Narrative Text (Jenis-jenis Narrative Text)

Jenis-jenis dari narrative text cukup banyak nih, guys. Namun, sepertinya kamu sudah cukup
familiar. Pasalnya, ada beberapa jenis teks naratif yang sudah sering kita dengar sejak usia dini.
Penasaran apa saja? Yuk, simak!

1. Fairy tale
Singkatnya, fairytale adalah dongeng dengan genre cerita fantasi atau tidak
nyata. Fairytale biasanya berbentuk cerita rakyat atau cerita anak-anak yang kisahnya diselimuti
oleh keajaiban. Contohnya Snow White, Thumbelina, Timun Mas, dan Cinderella.

2. Folktale/Folklore
Hampir sama dengan fairytale, folktale atau folklore adalah cerita rakyat yang bersifat turun
temurun. Selain itu, biasanya folktale ini menyebar dari mulut ke mulut, sehingga akan diceritakan
secara turun menurun hingga menjadi bagian dari tradisi masyarakat. Salah satu contoh ceritanya
adalah Malin Kundang.

3. Legend
Legend adalah cerita legenda yang berasal dari perpaduan antara fairy tale dengan folktale. Kalau
kamu pernah membacanya, salah satu contoh dari cerita legend adalah The Legend of Surabaya.
Yap! Jadi, legenda adalah sebuah cerita rakyat yang banyak dianggap nyata oleh masyarakat
karena ada kandungan heroik di dalamnya. Umumnya, legenda mengisahkan tentang bagaimana
asal usul suatu tempat bisa terbentuk. Contoh lainnya adalah Story of Lake Toba.
4. Myth
Yap, ada pula jenis dari narrative text adalah myth adalah mitos. Sebetulnya, jenis narrative
text yang satu ini tidak berbeda jauh dengan folktale. Namun, bedanya adalah
terkadang myth dapat kita temukan juga di kehidupan masa kini. Biasanya masyarakat
menganggap bahwa cerita mitos benar-benar terjadi, contohnya cerita Aji Saka dan Dewata
Cengkar.

5. Science fiction
Science fiction biasa disingkat sebagai Sci-Fi, adalah cerita yang berkisah mengenai fiksi ilmiah.
Jenis teks ini biasanya berhubungan dengan konsep imajinatif dan masa depan menggunakan sains
dan teknologi canggih.

6. Romance
Romance atau love story adalah narrative text yang berisi mengenai perjuangan cinta si tokoh
utama. Contohnya Romeo and Juliet dan I’m One of Those Fool Man.

7. Horror stories
Narrative text selanjutnya adalah horror stories. Horror teks adalah cerita yang berisi mengenai
kisah-kisah seram seperti hantu dan makhluk-makhluk astral lainnya yang banyak digemari oleh
masyarakat.

8. Fable
Pernah dengar cerita atau kisah-kisah yang tokoh utamanya adalah binatang? Nah, itu
namanya narrative text jenis fabel. Biasanya teks ini banyak ditujukan untuk anak-anak sebagai
pengantar tidur.

Baca contoh-contoh cerita fabel melalui artikel 15 Contoh Cerita Fabel Singkat Bahasa Inggris
(Fable) dan Strukturnya

9. History
Selain tujuh jenis di atas, sejarah juga merupakan salah satu contoh dari narrative text, lo. Seperti
yang kita tahu, sejarah merupakan cerita tentang peristiwa dan yang terjadi di masa lalu lengkap
dengan kronologis tempat, tokoh, dan waktu kejadiannya.

10. Slice of life

Iya, kalau dalam bahasa Indonesia, slice of life bisa diartikan sebagai “potongan kehidupan”, slice
of life adalah teks yang berisi tentang kegiatan sehari-hari penulis atau tokoh imajinatif yang
diciptakan oleh penulis. Salah satu contoh terkenal dari jenis teks yang satu ini adalah True
Friends.

11. Personal experience

Jenis narrative text lainnya adalah personal experience atau pengalaman pribadi penulis. Dalam
jenis teks yang satu ini, penulis dapat menuangkan apa yang telah dialami oleh dirinya ke dalam
suatu cerita menarik yang dapat dinikmati oleh orang lain.

Unsur/Kaidah Kebahasaan Narrative Text

1. Simple Past Tense

Hayo, masih ingat apa itu simple past tense? Itu, lo, tenses yang digunakan untuk menceritakan
masa lampau.
Nah, karena erat kaitannya dengan kisah atau cerita di masa lampau, maka tenses yang paling
umum dipakai dalam narrative text adalah past tense dengan perubahan bentuk kata kerja menjadi
Verb 2.

2. Action Verb
Kalau kamu sudah mengetahui semua jenis kata kerja (verb) dalam bahasa Inggris, pasti sudah
familiar dengan action verb, kan?
Action verb adalah jenis kata kerja untuk menyatakan suatu aksi atau kegiatan yang tampak dan
bisa dilihat oleh orang lain. Action verbs umum digunakan dalam teks naratif untuk menceritakan
kronologis kejadian dan aktivitas apa saja yang dilakukan oleh tokoh di dalam cerita.
Selanjutnya, dilansir dari Teach Starter, action verb adalah kata kerja untuk mengungkapkan
sesuatu yang dapat dilakukan atau dilakukan oleh seseorang, hewan, objek, atau kekuatan alam,
seperti dalam, "The water gurgled all the way down the sink.” (Air menggelegak sampai ke bak
cuci). Contoh lain action verb yang menggunakan simple past tense adalah sent, killed, etc.

3. Saying and Thinking Verb

Selain menggunakan action verb, kata kerja lainnya yang sering muncul dalam teks naratif
adalah saying and thinking verb. Saying verb adalah kata kerja untuk mengindikasikan
tindakan speaking, contohnya tell, say, etc.
Sementara itu, thinking verb adalah kata kerja yang berfungsi untuk menginformasikan pada
pembaca tentang apa yang dipikirkan oleh tokoh cerita mengenai suatu peristiwa dalam cerita.
Contoh verb-nya adalah thought.
4. Conjunction of Time
Karena teks naratif adalah cerita yang berbentuk kronologis, maka kamu bisa
menggunakan conjunction of time untuk menghubungkan alur dari setiap latar waktu yang
berbeda, sederhananya untuk mengurutkan kejadian-kejadian.
Conjunction of time adalah kata hubung dalam bahasa Inggris untuk menunjukkan keterangan
waktu. Contohnya adalah before, after, as soon as, until, till, dan masih banyak lagi.

5. Adjective
Seperti yang kita tahu, adjective adalah kata sifat. Biasanya, dalam teks naratif, kata sifat ini
berperan untuk menggambarkan atau menjelaskan karakteristik spesifik setiap tokoh yang
disebutkan dalam cerita. Contoh, Aladdin is a poor man, Cinderella is a beautiful girl.

6. Noun
Selanjutnya, dalam teks naratif kita akan sering menemukan noun sebagai kata ganti orang, hewan,
atau benda tertentu. Misal, ada teks naratif yang menceritakan tentang Ratu Elizabeth atau tentang
Raja William.
Nah, dalam penulisan ceritanya, jika tokoh utama selalu ditulis dengan penyebutan nama asli, pasti
akan membosankan, bukan? Jadi, di sinilah noun akan muncul. Misal, Ratu Elizabeth diganti
dengan kata “The Queen”, kemudian Raja William diganti dengan “The King”.

Contoh Narrative Text dalam bahasa Inggris

Agar kamu bisa menguasai teks ini dengan lebih mudah, yuk, simak cerita sangkuriang dalam
bahasa Inggris di bawah ini yang merupakan contoh dari teks naratif.
Sekaligus, kita sama-sama kerjakan latihan soal yang ada. Ada berbagai contoh lainnya juga! Let's
go!

1. Contoh Cerita Legend Bahasa Inggris (Cerita Sangkuriang dalam Bahasa Inggris)

Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi

Once upon a time, a happy family lived in a kingdom in Priangan Land. They were a father in the
form of a dog, his name was Tumang, a mother who was called Dayang Sumbi, and a child who
was called Sangkuriang. One day, Dayang Sumbi asked her son to hunt with his lovely dog,
Tumang. After hunting all day, Sangkuriang became desperate and worried because he hunted no
deer. Then he thought of shooting his dog. After that, he took the dog's liver and carried it home.
Soon, Dayang Sumbi found out that it was not deer lever but Tumang's dog. So, She was furious
and hit Sangkuriang's head. In that incident, Sangkuriang got wounded, and a scar was cast away
from their home.
Years passed, and Sangkuriang traveled to many places and finally arrived at a village. He met a
beautiful woman and fell in love with her. When they were discussing their wedding plans, the
woman looked at the wound on Sangkuriang's head. It matched her son's wound, who had left
several years earlier. Soon she realized that she had fallen in love with her son.
She couldn't marry him, but how to say it? Then, she found the way. She needed a lake and a boat
to celebrate their wedding day. Sangkuriang had to make them one night before sunrise. He built
a lake. With dawn just a moment away, the boat was almost complete. Dayang Sumbi had to stop
it. Then, she lit up the eastern horizon with flashes of light. It made the cock crowded for a new
day.
Sangkuriang failed to marry her. He was outraged and then kicked the boat. It felt over and became
the mountain of Tangkuban Perahu Bandung.

Analisis Struktur Teks (dalam bentuk latihan soal)

"Once upon a time, a happy family lived in a kingdom in Priangan Land. They were a father in
the form of a dog, his name was Tumang, a mother who was called Dayang Sumbi, and a child
who was called Sangkuriang." Kalimat di atas termasuk ke dalam struktur bagian..
A. Resolution
B. Orientation
C. Re-orientation
Jawabannya adalah B, yaitu orientation, alias pengenalan. Artinya, teks naratif ini akan
menceritakan sebuah kisah dengan latar tempat di Pulau Priangan dengan tokoh utama
Sangkuriang dan Dayang Sumbi.

Oke, kita lanjut latihan ke-2 ya!

Di bawah ini adalah kalimat yang termasuk ke dalam complication bagian "problem", yaitu..
A. After hunting all day, Sangkuriang became desperate and worried because he hunted no deer.
B. It felt over and became the mountain of Tangkuban Perahu Bandung.
C. They were a father in the form of a dog, his name was Tumang, a mother who was called
Dayang Sumbi, and a child who was called Sangkuriang.
Yap! Jawabannya adalah A, yaitu "After hunting all day, Sangkuriang became desperate and
worried because he hunted no deer." Kalimat ini menunjukkan awal mula permasalahan
muncul, yaitu ketika Sangkuriang putus asa karena sudah berburu seharian, tetapi tidak
ada hasil yang Ia dapat.

Climax:
Soon, Dayang Sumbi found out that it was not deer lever but Tumang's dog. So, She was furious
and hit Sangkuriang's head. In that incident, Sangkuriang got wounded, and a scar was cast away
from their home.
Years passed, and Sangkuriang traveled to many places and finally arrived at a village. He met a
beautiful woman and fell in love with her. When they were discussing their wedding plans, The
woman looked at the wound on Sangkuriang's head. It matched her son's wound, who had left
several years earlier. Soon she realized that she had fallen in love with her son.
She couldn't marry him, but how to say it? Then, she found the way. She needed a lake and a boat
to celebrate their wedding day. Sangkuriang had to make them one night before sunrise.

Anti-climax:
Dayang Sumbi had to stop it.

Solution:
Then, she lit up the eastern horizon with flashes of light. It made the cock crowded for a new day.

Resolution:
Sangkuriang failed to marry her. He was outraged and then kicked the boat.

Re-orientation:
It felt over and became the mountain of Tangkuban Perahu Bandung.

Analisis Kaidah Kebahasaan

1. Simple past tense
Contoh:

• A happy family lived in a kingdom in Priangan Land

(Terdapat lived yang merupakan verb 2 dari live.)
• Sangkuriang became desperate and worried because he hunted no deer.
(Became adalah verb 2 tipe irregular verb yang kata dasarnya adalah become. Kemudian
ada regular verb yaitu worried yang merupakan verb 2 dari worry,
lalu hunted adalah verb 2 dari hunt.)
2. Action verb
Contohnya adalah took, carried yang terdapat pada paragraf pertama.
3. Saying and thinking verb
Untuk saying verb seperti asked, lalu untuk thinking verb contohnya adalah though. Kedua
contoh ini masih terletak di paragraf pertama.
4. Conjunction of time
Contohnya adalah after (paragraf 1) dan before (paragraf 4)

5. Adjective
Happy family (paragraf 1), beautiful woman (paragraf 3)

6. Noun
Priangan Land, Dayang Sumbi, Sangkuriang, Tumang, Tangkuban Perahu Bandung.

Metode Mengajar Narrative Text yang Menyenangkan

Kalau kamu ingin mengajarkan narrative text pada adik, keponakan, atau bahkan murid, jangan
lupa untuk memilih cara yang fun ya! Salah satu caranya adalah dengan metode picture and
picture. Begini langkahnya:
1. Tentukan salah satu topik atau genre teks naratif yang ingin dibuat.
2. Jika sudah, cari beberapa gambar yang relevan dengan topik pilihanmu.
3. Susun beberapa gambar tersebut agar saling berkesinambungan, pastikan susunan gambarnya
bisa jadi sebuah cerita yang apik.
4. Tuangkan cerita berdasarkan ide dari gambar mengikuti struktur yang telah dipelajari.
5. Baca dan review kembali teks yang sudah ditulis.
6. Selesai!

2. Contoh Teks Narrative Bahasa Inggris tentang Bawang Merah Bawang Putih

Bawang Merah Bawang Putih

Once upon a time, in a small village in Indonesia, there lived two sisters named Bawang Merah
and Bawang Putih. Bawang Merah was known for her wickedness and jealousy, while Bawang
Putih was known for her kindness and beauty.
Their mother had passed away when they were young, and their father had remarried a cruel and
wicked stepmother who favored Bawang Merah and treated Bawang Putih poorly.
One day, the stepmother asked Bawang Putih to go to the river and wash some clothes. Bawang
Putih obediently did as she was told and went to the river. While she was washing the clothes, a
magic fish appeared and asked her why she was crying. Bawang Putih told the fish about her
troubles and how her stepmother treated her badly.
The magic fish gave her a magical flower and told her to keep it safe. Bawang Putih returned
home and showed the flower to her sister, Bawang Merah. However, Bawang Merah became
jealous and stole the flower, hoping to use it for her own benefit.
The next day, Bawang Merah went to the river to wash some clothes, and the magic fish appeared
to her. But instead of asking why she was crying, the fish scolded her for her wickedness and told
her that she would be punished for her actions.
The magic flower that Bawang Merah had stolen from her sister turned into a stone, and she was
unable to remove it from her hand. She became known as "Bawang Merah Berbatu" or "Onion
with a Stone," while Bawang Putih's kindness and beauty earned her the nickname "Bawang Putih
Bersih" or "Clean Garlic."
In the end, Bawang Putih married a kind and wealthy prince, while Bawang Merah was left alone
to suffer the consequences of her actions. The story teaches the importance of kindness, honesty,
and compassion, and the consequences of greed and jealousy.

3. Contoh Cerita Rakyat Bahasa Inggris tentang Malin Kundang

Malin Kundang
Once upon a time, there was a poor fisherman named Malin Kundang who lived in a small village
on the coast of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Despite his humble origins, Malin Kundang had dreams
of wealth and success, and he left his village to seek his fortune in the big city.
Years passed, and Malin Kundang became incredibly rich through his hard work and business
acumen. He married a beautiful woman and had a son, but he never returned to his village or
acknowledged his past.

One day, Malin Kundang's ship was anchored near the coast of his hometown, and he saw an old
woman waving at him from the shore. She was none other than his mother, who had been searching
for him for many years. Malin Kundang was ashamed of his humble origins and refused to
acknowledge her, instead ordering his crew to set sail and leave the shore.
As the ship sailed away, a storm suddenly appeared, and the ship was battered by huge waves.
Malin Kundang tried to save himself, but he slipped and fell onto the deck, where he was struck
by lightning and turned into a stone statue.

4. Contoh Teks Naratif Bahasa Inggris tentang Roro Jonggrang

Roro Jonggrang
Long ago, in the land of Central Java, there lived a powerful king named Prabu Baka. He was a
cruel and selfish ruler who cared only about his own desires and pleasures. One day, he decided
to build a grand temple to showcase his wealth and power. He ordered his subjects to work day
and night, using all of their strength to build the temple.
But the people were exhausted and could not continue their work. So, the king made a deal with a
powerful demon named Bandung Bondowoso. He promised to give the demon the most beautiful
woman in the land, Roro Jonggrang, in exchange for his help in completing the temple.
Bandung Bondowoso agreed to the deal and used his supernatural powers to complete the temple
in a single night. But when the king refused to honor his end of the bargain and give him Roro
Jonggrang, the demon became furious.
With his powers, Bandung Bondowoso turned Roro Jonggrang into a statue and placed her in the
temple, where she became known as Durga, the goddess of destruction. When the king discovered
what had happened, he was filled with regret and pleaded with the goddess to forgive him and
bring Roro Jonggrang back to life.
Durga agreed to forgive the king, but she refused to release Roro Jonggrang from her statue form.
Instead, she demanded that the king build a thousand temples in honor of the goddess and her
worshippers. The king agreed and built the temples, one after another, until he reached the final
temple.
At this temple, he was assisted by Roro Jonggrang's spirit, who urged him to stop building before
he could complete the thousandth temple. And so, to this day, the final temple remains incomplete,
a symbol of the king's greed and the power of the supernatural forces that can be unleashed by
such greed.

5. Contoh Cerita Legend Bahasa Inggris tentang Danau Toba

Toba Lake
The Legend of Toba Lake tells the story of a young orphan farmer who lived in the northern part
of Sumatra. Syahdan, the young man, earned his living from farming and fishing. One day while
fishing, he caught a beautiful golden brown fish which transformed into a beautiful princess in his
hands. This princess was cursed to turn into a creature if touched by a human, due to violating a
prohibition. As a result of the young man touching her, she became a princess.
Mesmerized by her beauty, the young man proposed to her. She agreed, but with the condition that
he must never reveal her origin as a fish. He agreed to this condition, and they got married and
had a son. However, the son had a bad habit of always wanting more food and eating everything
in sight.
One day, the son ate all the food that was supposed to be for his father, and in his anger, the young
man revealed the secret of his wife's origin. This broke his promise and caused his wife and son to
disappear. From the land where they had stood, springs emerged, and the water from these springs
continued to flow and grow larger, eventually becoming the vast Toba Lake that we know today.
6. Contoh Text Narrative Bahasa Inggris tentang Cinderella
Cinderella
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Cinderella. She lived with her wicked
stepmother and stepsisters who treated her badly. One day, the prince held a grand ball, and
Cinderella desperately wanted to attend. With the help of her fairy godmother, she got a beautiful
dress and glass slippers to wear to the ball. At the ball, the prince fell in love with her, but
Cinderella had to leave before midnight when the spell would be broken. The prince searched for
Cinderella, and when he found her, they lived happily ever after.

7. Contoh Narrative Text Singkat Bahasa Inggris tentang King Arthur

King Arthur and Excalibur
King Arthur was a legendary king of Britain who ruled in the 5th or 6th century. He was known
for his bravery and his knights of the Round Table. One of his most famous stories is about his
sword, Excalibur, which he received from the Lady of the Lake. The sword was said to be magical
and could only be wielded by the true king of Britain. With Excalibur, King Arthur was able to
defeat his enemies and rule justly.

8. Cerita Narrative Text Bahasa Inggris

The Story of Prometheus
Prometheus was a god in Greek mythology who gave fire to humans, which angered the other
gods. As punishment, he was chained to a rock and an eagle was sent to eat his liver every day.
Prometheus was eventually freed by Hercules and became a symbol of human knowledge and
enlightenment.

9. Narrative Text dalam Bahasa Inggris

Snow White
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Snow White. She had a cruel stepmother
who was jealous of her beauty and ordered a huntsman to take Snow White into the forest and kill
her. However, the huntsman couldn't bring himself to do it, and instead, he left Snow White in the
forest. She eventually came across a cottage belonging to seven dwarfs who took her in. T
he wicked stepmother found out that Snow White was still alive and disguised herself as an old
woman to give Snow White a poisoned apple. Snow White fell into a deep sleep, and the only way
to wake her up was with true love's kiss. A prince who had fallen in love with Snow White found
her and kissed her, waking her up from her slumber.
10. Narrative Text Contoh dalam Bahasa Inggris
The Legend of Banyuwangi
In the east of Java, there is a legend of Banyuwangi, a kingdom that was once ruled by a just and
kind king. The king had a beautiful daughter named Dewi Kilisuci, who was promised in marriage
to the demon king Raja Singa.
The king refused to marry his daughter off to a demon, and the demon king declared war on
Banyuwangi. The battle lasted for seven days and seven nights, and Banyuwangi was eventually
destroyed. However, before the kingdom was destroyed, Dewi Kilisuci took her own life to prevent
herself from being taken by the demon king.

11. Teks Narrative Bahasa Inggris

The Story of Persephone
In Greek mythology, Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She was kidnapped by
Hades, the god of the underworld, and taken to the underworld. Demeter, who was the goddess of
the harvest, was so grief-stricken by her daughter's disappearance that she refused to let the crops
grow, causing a famine.
Zeus eventually ordered Hades to release Persephone, but because she had eaten some
pomegranate seeds while in the underworld, she had to return to Hades for a portion of each year,
causing the seasons to change.

12. Contoh Teks Narrative Bahasa Inggris

The American Revolution
The American Revolution was a time of great upheaval in the colonies, with many of the colonists
feeling that they were being unfairly taxed and oppressed by the British government.
The revolution was sparked by events such as the Boston Tea Party and the signing of the
Declaration of Independence, and it eventually led to the colonies winning their independence
from Britain and forming the United States of America

13. Cerita Narrative Text

The Story of Icarus and Daedalus
In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a master craftsman who was imprisoned with his son Icarus
on the island of Crete. Daedalus created wings made of feathers and wax to escape, warning his
son not to fly too close to the sun.
However, Icarus was so enamored with the freedom of flight that he flew too close to the sun,
causing his wings to melt, and he fell to his death.
14. Contoh Narrative Text Bahasa Inggris
Romeo and Juliet
"Romeo and Juliet" is a tragic play by William Shakespeare about two young lovers from feuding
families. Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love at a masquerade ball, but their families' hatred
prevents them from being together.
They secretly marry but are separated when Romeo is banished from the city. Juliet fakes her death
to avoid marrying another man, but Romeo believes she is really dead and takes his own life. When
Juliet wakes up and sees Romeo dead beside her, she stabs herself. The tragic end of "Romeo and
Juliet" is a powerful exploration of the themes of love, family, and fate.

15. Contoh Teks Narrative Singkat

The Time Machine
In H.G. Wells' novel "The Time Machine," a scientist invents a machine that can travel through
time. He travels far into the future and finds that humanity has evolved into two distinct races, the
Eloi and the Morlocks. The Eloi are beautiful but weak, while the Morlocks are monstrous and
live underground.
The scientist eventually returns to his own time, but the experience changes him forever. "The Time
Machine" is a classic work of science fiction that explores the possibilities and dangers of time
travel.

16. Contoh Teks Naratif Bahasa Inggris Jenis Fairy Tale

Rapunzel

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, there lived a couple who longed for a child. After many
years of trying, the wife finally became pregnant. She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, who they
named Rapunzel. However, the wife fell ill and needed a special kind of herb to heal her. The
husband decided to steal the herb from the garden of the wicked witch who lived next door.
The witch caught him in the act and made a deal with him. She would let him take the herb if he
gave her the baby when it was born. The husband agreed, and when Rapunzel was born, the witch
took her away and locked her in a tall tower with no doors, only a window at the top.
As Rapunzel grew up, the witch would visit her every day and call out, "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let
down your hair!" Rapunzel had long, beautiful hair, and the witch would climb up it to see her.
One day, a prince was riding through the forest and heard Rapunzel singing. He followed the
sound and found the tower. He called out, "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!" Rapunzel
did as she was told, and the prince climbed up to see her.
They fell in love, and the prince visited Rapunzel every day. One day, the witch found out and was
furious. She cut off Rapunzel's hair and banished her to a far-off land.
The prince was heartbroken and wandered the forest for years, searching for Rapunzel. One day,
he heard her singing again and followed the sound to where she was living with their twin children.
They were reunited, and the witch was never seen again.

17. Contoh Teks Narrative Bahasa Inggris

The Story of Hercules
Hercules was a famous hero in Greek mythology, known for his strength and bravery. He was the
son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, making him half-god and half-human.
As a young man, Hercules was tricked by the goddess Hera, who despised him because he was the
illegitimate son of her husband. Hera made Hercules go mad and he killed his own wife and
children in a fit of rage.
Hercules was overcome with grief and regret for his actions. To make amends, he was given twelve
impossible tasks, known as the Twelve Labors of Hercules. These included slaying the Nemean
Lion, capturing the Erymanthian Boar, and cleaning the Augean Stables.
Hercules completed all the labors and became a legendary hero. He eventually found happiness
and was allowed to live among the gods on Mount Olympus.

18. Narrative Text Bahasa Inggris tentang Rumah Berhantu

The Haunted House
There was an old, abandoned house on the outskirts of town that was said to be haunted. People
who entered the house never returned, and strange noises and voices could be heard coming from
inside.
One day, a group of teenagers decided to explore the house. They found an old diary that revealed
the history of the house. It belonged to a family who had been murdered by a deranged relative
who had been living in the house.
As they were exploring, they began to hear strange noises and saw ghostly apparitions. They tried
to leave, but the doors and windows were all locked. They were trapped inside the haunted house
with no way out.
As the night wore on, they became more and more terrified. The ghosts of the murdered family
began to appear, and the teenagers were forced to relive their brutal deaths. In the morning, the
house was found empty, with no sign of the teenagers. It is said that they are still trapped inside
the haunted house to this day.
19. Teks Narrative Bahasa Inggris tentang Kelinci dan Kura-kura
The Tortoise and the Hare
In a far-off forest, a hare was known for his speed and arrogance. He would constantly brag about
how fast he was and how he could outrun anyone. One day, a tortoise challenged him to a race.
The hare laughed and accepted the challenge, thinking it would be an easy win. As the race began,
the hare ran ahead of the tortoise and quickly grew tired. He decided to take a nap, thinking that
he had plenty of time to catch up to the slow-moving tortoise.
Meanwhile, the tortoise kept moving steadily towards the finish line. When the hare finally woke
up and started running again, it was too late. The tortoise had already won the race.
The moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race.

20. Cerita Narasi Genre Science Fiction

The Time Traveler's Dilemma
In the year 2099, time travel had become a reality. A brilliant scientist named Dr. Johnson had
created a time machine that could take people to any point in history.
One day, a man named Tom was given the opportunity to test the time machine. He chose to travel
back to the year 1960, where he met a young woman named Sarah. Tom fell in love with Sarah
and decided to stay in the past with her.
However, when Tom returned to the present, he discovered that his actions had changed the course
of history. Sarah never married and had children, which meant that Tom's own children were
never born.
Tom was faced with a difficult decision. Should he stay in the past with Sarah and sacrifice his
future, or should he return to the present and try to fix the timeline?

21. Romance Narrative Text

The Love Story of Sarah and John
Sarah and John met in college and fell in love. They were both passionate about art and spent
many hours painting together.
After they graduated, John moved to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a professional
artist. Sarah stayed behind in their hometown, working as a teacher.
Despite the distance, Sarah and John remained in love. They would send each other letters and
paintings, and made plans to reunite.
Finally, after years apart, John returned to their hometown. He had become a successful artist
and wanted to marry Sarah. She said yes, and they had a beautiful wedding.
They spent the rest of their lives together, making art and enjoying each other's company. Their
love inspired others and became the subject of many paintings and poems.
22. Contoh Narrative Text Kehidupan Seorang Baker
A Day in the Life of a Baker
Meet Sarah, a baker who wakes up early every day to bake fresh bread for her customers. She
starts by mixing the dough and kneading it until it's just right.
Next, she shapes the dough and puts it in the oven to bake. The smell of fresh bread fills the bakery
and makes everyone's mouth water.
As the day goes on, Sarah takes orders for cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. She spends the
afternoon decorating cakes and making sure everything is just perfect.
At the end of the day, Sarah closes the bakery and goes home, tired but happy. She loves making
people happy with her delicious treats and can't wait to do it all again tomorrow.

23. Contoh Cerita Legend Bahasa Inggris

The Legend of Robin Hood
In medieval England, there was a legendary hero named Robin Hood. He was known for his
bravery and skill with a bow and arrow, and for robbing from the rich to give to the poor.
Robin Hood lived in Sherwood Forest with his band of merry men. They would ambush wealthy
travelers and steal their gold, which they would then distribute to the poor.
Robin Hood's fame grew, and many people in England began to see him as a hero. However, the
authorities saw him as a criminal and put a bounty on his head.
Despite the danger, Robin Hood continued to help the poor and fight against injustice. He became
a symbol of hope and inspiration for the common people of England.
Legend has it that Robin Hood was eventually captured and executed, but his legacy lived on. To
this day, he is remembered as a champion of the poor and a symbol of resistance against tyranny.

23. Contoh Paragraf Narrative Jenis Horor

The Abandoned Hospital
In a small town, there was an old hospital that had been abandoned for many years. It was said
that strange things happened there at night, and that the ghosts of former patients haunted the
halls.
One night, a group of teenagers decided to explore the hospital. They snuck in through a broken
window and began to wander through the dark, creepy halls.
As they walked, they heard strange noises and saw shadows moving in the corners of their eyes.
Suddenly, they heard a loud scream and saw a ghostly figure running towards them.
Terrified, the teenagers ran for their lives. They managed to escape the hospital, but they never
forgot the terror they had experienced that night.
From that day on, the hospital became known as the scariest place in town. Many people claimed
to have seen ghosts and heard strange noises coming from the abandoned building.

24. Example of Narrative Text

The Story of Athena and Arachne
In ancient Greece, there was a young woman named Arachne who was known for her exceptional
weaving skills. She was so proud of her talent that she boasted that she was a better weaver than
the goddess Athena.
Athena was outraged by this claim and challenged Arachne to a weaving contest. The two women
each created a tapestry, and when the judging was complete, Athena's tapestry was declared the
winner.
Arachne was devastated by the loss and felt ashamed of her prideful behavior. In her despair, she
tried to hang herself, but Athena took pity on her and turned her into a spider.
From that day on, Arachne spent her days spinning webs and creating intricate designs. She was
a reminder of the dangers of pride and the importance of humility.

25. Contoh Teks Naratif Jenis Slice of Life

A Day in the Park
It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and I decided to spend the day at the park. As I strolled
through the park, I saw families playing with their children, couples walking hand in hand, and
people of all ages enjoying the fresh air.
I found a nice spot to sit and brought out a book to read. As I read, I couldn't help but notice the
sounds and smells around me. The chirping of the birds, the rustling of the leaves, and the scent
of freshly cut grass all filled my senses.
After a while, I put down my book and decided to take a walk. I passed by a group of children
playing soccer and stopped to watch for a while. Their energy and enthusiasm were contagious,
and I found myself cheering them on.
As I continued my walk, I saw an old man sitting on a bench, watching the world go by. I stopped
to chat with him, and he told me stories about his life and his experiences in the park over the
years.
As the day turned to evening, I sat on the grass and watched the sun set behind the trees. It was a
simple and peaceful day, but it was filled with moments that I would always treasure.
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