Narrative Text Analysis

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Questions and Answers

What is a critical element that a good story should reflect?

  • Imaginary world settings
  • Personal feelings of the author
  • The author's writing style
  • Social phenomena and reality (correct)

Which narrative organization method is commonly used in storytelling?

  • Random order
  • Inverse structure
  • Chronological order (correct)
  • Thematic arrangement

What is essential to include in the orientation section of a narrative?

  • Author’s personal opinion
  • Plot twists and surprises
  • Background history of the author
  • Setting, time, and characters (correct)

Which aspect should be highlighted when choosing a theme or subject for a narrative?

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What type of language does narrative writing typically employ?

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Flashcards

Theme/Subject

The central message or idea that the story explores. It can be a universal truth, a social issue, or a personal reflection.

Narrative Structure

The way the story unfolds, including the sequence of events. It can be chronological, non-linear, or a combination of different methods.

Orientation

The beginning of the story, which introduces the setting, characters, and the initial situation.

Social Phenomena

Analyzing stories not just as literature, but as a reflection of social realities and issues.

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Imaginative Language

Using language creatively to describe emotions, images, and events. This includes metaphors, symbols, and figurative language.

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Study Notes

Narrative Text Analysis

  • Narrative text recounts a series of events, either fictional (novel, short story, poem) or non-fictional (memoir, biography, news story)
  • It uses language rich with imagery, conveying emotions, and employing metaphors and symbols to create a compelling narrative.
  • Patricia Melendex-Cruz (1994) suggests analyzing narrative text as a social process, seeking to represent reality's nuances and provide insight into society.

Elements of Narrative Text

  • Subject Matter (Topic): Choose a significant and relatable theme when crafting a story. Even if personal experience fuels the narrative, explore relevant social implications.
  • Structure: Logical and clear organization of events is crucial. Structure can vary and may follow a chronological order, a reverse-chronological order, or begin in the middle, but the sequence must be logical and easy to understand.
  • Orientation (Background): This section establishes the context of the story – who, when, where. Providing details of characters, time period, and location sets the stage for the narrative, answering core questions regarding time, location, and characters.

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