A. Narrative Text

1. Definition

A narrative text is a type of text that tells a story to entertain the reader. One common form of narrative text is a fantasy story, which involves imagination, magic, or unreal events.

2. Social Function

The social function of a narrative text is: – To entertain the reader – To tell a story with a message or moral value

3. Types of Narrative Text

• Fairy tales
• Legends
• Myths
• Fantasy stories
• Fables

B. Fantasy Story

1. Definition

A fantasy story is a narrative text that tells an imaginative story involving magic, supernatural powers, mythical creatures, or unreal worlds.

2. Generic Structure

1. Orientation
   Introduces the characters, setting, and time.
2. Complication
   Shows a problem or conflict in the story.
3. Resolution
   Tells how the problem is solved.
4. Re-orientation / Coda (optional)
   Gives a moral value or ending comment.

3. Language Features

• Simple Past Tense (was, lived, found)
• Action verbs (ran, fought, saved)
• Adverbs of time (once upon a time, one day, long ago)
• Direct and indirect speech
• Descriptive adjectives (magical, dark, powerful)

C. Example of Fantasy Narrative Text (Original)

The Crystal of Light

Once upon a time, in a hidden kingdom beyond the mountains, there lived a brave boy named Arin. He lived peacefully with his people.

One day, a dark shadow attacked the kingdom and tried to steal a magical crystal that protected the land. Arin was afraid, but he decided to face the danger. He traveled through the forest and climbed a high mountain to protect the crystal.

In the end, Arin used his courage and kindness to defeat the shadow. The kingdom was safe again, and Arin learned that true strength comes from a pure heart.

Moral Value:

• Courage and kindness can overcome evil.

D. Narrative Text Study: Harry Potter (Synopsis & Analysis)

Note: This section uses a summary and analysis of Harry Potter to study narrative text elements.

1. Title

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (by J. K. Rowling)

2. Synopsis (Summary)

Harry Potter is an orphan who lives an unhappy life with his relatives. On his eleventh birthday, he discovers that he is a wizard and is invited to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At school, Harry makes close friends and learns about magic, bravery, and friendship. He also discovers that a powerful dark wizard once tried to kill him. Together with his friends, Harry faces dangerous challenges to protect a magical stone from falling into the wrong hands.

3. Generic Structure Analysis

• Orientation: Harry’s background as an orphan and his introduction to the wizarding world and Hogwarts.
• Complication: The threat of a dark wizard and the danger surrounding the magical stone.
• Resolution: Harry and his friends stop the villain and keep the stone safe.
• Coda (Moral): Friendship, courage, and love are stronger than evil.

4. Characters

• Harry Potter: Brave, curious, and kind
• Hermione Granger: Intelligent and hardworking
• Ron Weasley: Loyal and supportive
• The Villain: Represents evil and ambition

5. Setting

• Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
• The magical world hidden from ordinary people

6. Language Features Found (Examples)

• Action verbs (discover, fight, protect)
• Past tense verbs (lived, learned, faced)
• Descriptive adjectives (magical, dark, powerful)

D. Exercises

1. Multiple Choice

1. What is the main purpose of a narrative text?
2. What tense is mostly used in narrative texts?
3. What part of narrative text shows the problem?

2. Essay Questions

1. Write a short fantasy narrative text (100–150 words).
2. Mention the generic structure of narrative text.
3. Identify the moral value from the example story above.

E. Summary

• Narrative text tells a story to entertain readers.
• Fantasy story is a type of narrative text.
• Narrative text has orientation, complication, and resolution.

Happy learning!