Three main types of Narrative

 Personal, Fictional, and Informational Narrative

Personal Narrative

A personal narrative is a story based on the writer's own experiences. It's a first-person account of a real event or series of events, often focusing on a specific memory or lesson learned. The writer shares their thoughts, feelings, and reflections on the experience.

Example: A story about a time you overcame a fear, a special family vacation, or a significant life event.

Fictional Narrative

A fictional narrative is a story that is entirely made up. It can be based on real-world events or historical figures, but the characters and plot are imagined. The writer creates a world of their own, with its own rules and possibilities.

Example: A fantasy story about a dragon, a mystery novel set in a futuristic city, or a science fiction tale about aliens.

Informational Narrative

An informational narrative is a story that teaches or explains something. It can be based on real-world facts and figures, or it can be a fictional story that teaches a lesson. The writer's goal is to inform the reader about a specific topic in an engaging and interesting way.

Example: A historical narrative about the American Revolution, a scientific explanation of how plants grow, or a story about a character who learns the importance of perseverance.

Key Differences: 

Personal Narrative

Source Material: Real-life experiences

Purpose: To share personal experiences and emotions

Point of View: Often first-person

Character: Real people, often the writer

Setting: Real places and times

Plot: Based on true events

Language: Personal and reflective

Examples: Diary entries, memoirs, autobiographies

Fictional Narrative

Source Material: Imagined events and characters

Purpose: To entertain and engage the reader

Point of View: Can be first, second, or third person

Character: Imagined characters

Setting: Imagined places and times

Plot: Invented plot

Language: Descriptive and imaginative

Examples: Novels, short stories, fairy tales

Informational Narrative

Source Material: Real-world facts and information

Purpose: To teach and inform the reader

Point of View: Typically third person

Character: Real people or concepts

Setting: Real places and times

Plot: Based on real events or concepts

Language: Clear and concise

Examples: Textbooks, documentaries, biographies

-By Faith Henry