NARRATIVE TEXT.

I. Definition 

Narrative exposition is the insertion of background information within a story or narrative. This information can be about the setting, characters' backstories, prior plot events, historical context, etc. In literature, exposition appears in the form of expository writing embedded within the narrative

II. Purpose 

The purpose of narrative text is to entertain the reader with the story which can be fiction or non-fiction.

III. Language Feature

- Using the simple present tense.

- Many use conjunctions such as because, therefore, therefore, because, etc.

- Contains arguments.

- Many use words that contain cause and effect (cause-effect).

- Using vocabulary that can evoke emotions in the reader, such as: Amused, concerned, innocent, unreasonable, etc.

IV. Generic Structure 

# Thesis: This section will contain the issue or problem that will be raised, while in the analytical exposition this section will contain the position, opinion or attitude of the author.

# Argument: The section that contains the opinion or argument that the author begins to explain. Both hortatory exposition and analytical exposition have the same explanation in this section.

# Repetition: Repetition is the conclusion. Hortatory exposition will contain recommendations or suggestions from the author about the problem that is the theme of writing. As for the analytical exposition, this section will contain a restatement from the author.