Whichof these descriptions is the primary purpose of a narrative essay

  The primary purpose of a narrative essay is to tell a story to the audience.

Explanation:

Narrative essays are written to tell a story, generally about a personal experience. The writer presents the events chronologically, from a particular point of view, in order to make a point and provide a reason that gives significance to the story.

Its to tell a story and have an overall theme established throughout it.

Explanation:

i'm not sure what the second paragraph is but a decree is an official order issued by legal authority. find the one that best fits this definition.

king hrothgar despair over the inability to defeat grendel