NARRATIVE TEXT
Narrative text is a type of text that aims to entertain readers and tell a story from the past.
Social Function: to amuse or entertain the readers.
Generic Structure:
Orientation
This section introduces the characters in the story (who), the setting (where), and the
time period (when) the story takes place.
Complication
the core of the story, where problems or conflicts begin to arise. Conflicts can be
physical conflicts, conflicts between characters, or internal conflicts.
Resolution
problems or conflicts in the story are resolved.
Coda
contains moral lessons (moral values) that can be learned from the story.
Language Features
Simple Past Tense
Action Verbs (v2)
Adverbs of Time (once upon a time, one day, finally, then).
Specific Participants (Si Kancil, The Lion, Cinderella).
Jenis Narrative
Fable (Fabel): Main Character is animals that behave like humans.
Legend (Legenda): Main Character is human or mythological creature.
The Example
Cinderella (A Fairy Tale)
Orientation
Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful girl named Cinderella. She lived with her cruel
stepmother and two jealous stepsisters after her father passed away. The stepmother forced
Cinderella to work as a servant in her own house.
Complication
One day, the Prince of the kingdom held a magnificent ball and invited every young woman.
Cinderella wanted to go, but her stepmother forbade her and gave her countless chores.
After her stepfamily left, Cinderella wept sadly. Suddenly, her Fairy Godmother appeared
and, with a wave of her magic wand, turned her rags into a beautiful gown and a pumpkin
into a carriage. The Fairy Godmother warned her that the magic would end at midnight.
Resolution
At the ball, the Prince immediately fell in love with Cinderella. They danced all night. But
as the clock struck midnight, Cinderella rushed out, leaving behind one glass slipper. The
Prince was determined to find the girl who owned the slipper. He sent his royal guards to
every house. When the guard arrived at Cinderella's house, the slipper fitted perfectly on her
foot. The Prince was overjoyed and married Cinderella.
Coda
Moral Value: Always be kind and have hope, because kindness will eventually be rewarded.
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STUDENT WORSHEET
Name :......................................................................
Class :.....................................................................
I. Read and understand the narrative text titled ‘Cinderella (A Fairy Tale)’.
1. Who are the two main groups of characters (protagonist and antagonist) introduced in
the first paragraph?
a) Protagonist:……………………………………………………………………...
b) Antagonist
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2. What was the cruel thing the stepmother forced Cinderella to do after her father
passed away?
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3. What event did the Prince of the kingdom organize?
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4. What did the stepmother do to prevent Cinderella from attending it?
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5. What was the one object that Cinderella left behind when she rushed out at midnight?
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6. How did the Prince use that object?
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7. According to the moral at the end of the story, what promise will be given to people
who always do good and have hope?
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II. Choose the correct answer for each question!
1. What is the primary social function of a Narrative Text?
A. To instruct the reader on how to make or do something.
B. To amuse or entertain the reader with a story.
C. To persuade the reader to agree with an opinion.
D. To inform the reader about events in the past.
2. The part of a Narrative Text that introduces the characters, setting (when and where),
and time is called the...
A. Orientation
B. Resolution
C. Complication
D. Coda
3. Which of the following tenses is predominantly used in Narrative Texts?
A. Simple Past Tense
B. Future Tense
C. Present Perfect Tense
D. Simple Present Tense
4. What is the function of the Complication section in a Narrative Text?
A. To show the conflict or the main problem arising in the story.
B. To introduce the setting and characters.
[Link] show how the problem is finally solved.
[Link] conclude the story and give a moral message.
5. In the sentence: 'The ugly duckling felt sad because he was alone.' The words 'felt'
and 'was' are examples of...
A. Adverbs of Manner
B. Verb 1 (Base Form)
C. Present Participle (V-ing)
D. Verb 2 (Simple Past Tense)
6. Which of these is a typical characteristic of a Fable?
A. It explains the origin of a place or custom.
B. The main characters are gods or heroes.
C. The characters are usually animals that can talk and act like humans.
D. It tells the true story of a person's life.
7. The sentence: 'Cinderella cried sadly after her stepfamily left.' Which word is an
Adverb of Time commonly used to show the sequence of events in a narrative?
A. her
B. sadly
C. cried
D. After
8. The moral lesson or message from the story, which is sometimes included at the end
of a narrative text, is called the...
A. Orientation
B. Conflict
C. Resolution
D. Coda
9. Which of these titles is most likely to be a Legend (Legenda)?
A. The Story of Toba Lake's Origin
B. How to Make a Delicious Instant Noodle
C. The Importance of Wearing a Mask
D. My Weekend Trip to the Beach
10. The climax of a narrative story usually takes place in which structural element?
A. Complication, as it is the part where the tension and the main problem are at
their peak.
B. Orientation, as it grabs the reader's attention immediately.
C. Coda, as it contains the moral value.
D. Resolution, as it contains the final outcome.