Narrative Text: Legend

Purpose of narrative text

• To entertain or inform the reader.

• To provide a detailed analysis of a topic.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

• To present factual information in a straightforward manner.

Functions of legend narratives

• They often explain the origins of a place or cultural practice.

• They are primarily used for entertainment purposes.

• They serve as historical documents with factual accuracy.

• They are only relevant in modern storytelling.

Example of a legend

• Aji Saka

• Malin Kundang

• Dewi Sri

• Rara Jonggrang

What is a legend?

• A story that is entirely fictional and has no basis in reality.

• A historical account that is completely true and verified by evidence.

• A story associated with people or a nation, partly true and partly imaginary, about a particular person, event, place, or natural feature.

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena that is widely accepted.

Definition of narrative text

• A narrative text is a type of text that tells a story or describes a sequence of events.

• A narrative text is a type of text that provides factual information without storytelling.

• A narrative text is a type of text that focuses on statistical data and analysis.

• A narrative text is a type of text that is primarily used for instructional purposes.

Characteristics of a legend

• Legends are always based on true events.

• Legends are stories from the past that many people believe but cannot be proved to be true.

• Legends are fictional tales created for entertainment.

• Legends are historical accounts verified by evidence.

Structure of narrative text

• Narrative texts often have a clear structure, including a beginning, middle, and end.

• Narrative texts are usually written in a single paragraph without any structure.

• Narrative texts focus solely on character development without a plot.

• Narrative texts are always written in the past tense.

Language features of narrative text

• Narrative texts are usually written in the present tense and include technical language.

• Narrative texts are usually written in the past tense and include descriptive language.

• Narrative texts are usually written in the future tense and include formal language.

• Narrative texts are usually written in the past tense and include dialogue.