Narrative Text Structure
Friday, February 29, 2008
hi all,
As you would know, we've moved on to narratives.
So, what is a narrative? It can be defined as a narrated account; a story. It can also be defined as a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.
To re-cap, this is the text structure of a narrative:
Introduction: The introduction sets the scene by introducing the characters, time, place and mood for the events that follow.
Complication: The complication consists of some form of problem experienced by the central character or characters. The complication makes the story more interesting to the readers.
Sequence of events: The sequence of events develops the situation and relationship among the different characters. It also elaborates on the steps taken to solve the problem. It could be a series of events, situations or even tate of mind.
Climax: The climax is the most exciting part or high point of the story. It changes the course of events or the way the reader understands the story. From this point on, events lead to the outcome of the story as seen in the resolution.
Resolution The resolution gives the story a sense of completion and closure. It gives an account to the reader about how the problem is resolved. Some stories might have a moral message (coda)
In the lessons that follow, we will explore the various elements that make a good narrative and we will learn how to write a good narrative.
Best Wishes,
Mr Tan
