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 KIND OF NARRATIVE TEXT

Kind of a narrative text is:
 Fables

 Fables

 A Fable a story featuring animals, plants or forces of nature which are
anthropomorphized (given human qualities).

 A fable always ends with a moral value which was intended as the lesson. This is the
lesson that is intended to be learnt through reading the story.

 Functions of a fable are:

 to entertain or to amuse the readers about the interesting story
 to convey moral messages or lessons to the readers.

 The Characteristics of a fable are:

 using at least one bad character
 using simple plot and character
 involving a character who is sly or clever
 using animals or elements of nature who act like human
 containing a moral lesson which can be found in the end of the story
 using personification
 containing a funny and amusing story
 reflecting cultural beliefs.

 The Generic Structure of a fable is:

Generic Structure Function
Orientation The opening paragraph to introduce about the characters as
(Introduction) well as the setting of the story

Complication/Problem It explores the conflict among the participants

Resolution It tells how the characters solve the problems aroused by the
conflict

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