Narrative Paragraph

Narrative Paragraph

Definition:
Narrative paragraph deals with problematic events that lead to crisis or complications with intern finds resolution; in addition, narrative paragraph is intended to entertain or to deal with actual or vicarious experience in different ways.

Social Function:
It is used to entertain and to deal with actual or vicarious experience in different ways.
 
Generic Structure:
a. Orientation:
Setting the scene, introducing the participants or giving necessary background (who, when, and where)
b. Complication:
Writing a crisis, in which the problem or complication arises and it creates tension, is carefully written until it finds its climax.
c. Resolution:
Finding the end of the narration or the crisis is resolved; it can be happy or unhappy ending.
d. Reorientation / Coda:
Closing the narration by using the personal comment or opinion; it is optional.

Special Characteristic:
A good narrative:

• Is well - organized and relates events in sequence by using appropriate linking and cohesive devices,
• Present important changes, contrast or conflict, and creates tension
• Is told from a point of view and usually the authors point of view.