Narrative Function of Texts A text is a combination of a variety of communication functions,for example, description,narration and argumentation. The narrative function is the function of communicating dynamic messages such as actions,activities and events 22 Narrative Function of Texts ◼ A text is a combination of a variety of communication functions, for example, description, narration and argumentation. ◼ The narrative function is the function of communicating dynamic messages such as actions, activities and events