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Discussion Texts, Use of quoted and reported speech to support arguments,…
Discussion Texts
Definition
Discussion Text is a text aimed at presenting argument and information from at least two different viewpoints. The topic discussed is usually problematic, causes pro and contra, and needs some consensus or solution.
Language Features
- Use of the Simple Present Tense
- Use of medium to high degrees of modality
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Generic Structures
- General statement/Statement of Issue
- Conclusion or Recommendation
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- Use of quoted and reported speech to support arguments
- Use of passive voice to change focus of sentences.
- Focus on beginning of sentences.
- Use of complex combination of clauses.
- Use of complex sentences.
- Using additional connectives
- Using contrastive conjunctions
- Using consequential conjunctions
- Using adverbial of manner
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