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TEXT TYPES
Discussion Text
purpose
To explore more than one point of view on a give subject in order to reach an informed opinion or to make a decision on an issue.
features
- the tittle is often in the form of a question
- written in the present tense
- generic statements are followed by specific examples
- arguments are sometimes supported by diagrams, illustrations etc
structure
- will begin by providing background information on the issue before introducing the central area or areas of contention
- the text will then begin to explore the various arguments for and against with an examination of the supporting evidence
Explanatory Texts
purpose
providing straightforward descriptions to looking at things like causes and reasons. They move beyond retelling what happened, such as in a simple report, to address the why and how of what happened
structure
- usually open with a general statement that introduces the topic to be explored
- The various steps of the process are then explained in a logical order.
features
- Title reveals what is being explained
- May contain diagrams, flowcharts, illustrations etc
- Written in simple present tense
- Time connectives used such as first, after, then, next, finally etc.
- Talks to the reader directly
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Recounts
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structure
- often open with a scene being set or other devices that establish context.
- They provide an account of the events that took place, usually in chronological order
- At times, the chronological structure can be reordered by using techniques such as flashbacks, etc., but generally, this is the domain of fictional recounts.
features
- Most often written in the past tense as text type relates events that already happened
- Time connectives are used extensively to organise chronology
- Details are used extensively to flesh out the bare bones of the events.
Poetry
purpose
- As with all literary genres of writing, poetry can be written to serve a wide variety of purposes .For example, poetry can be written to entertain, to inform, to amuse, to share knowledge, pass on culture, to advance culture, etc .Poetry comes in many forms and sometimes these forms come with their own specific purposes
structure
- The different types of poetry make use of a variety of different structures
- There are way too many to list here. That said, the structure of poetry usually revolves around the use of rhyme schemes, rhythmical patterns, grammatical patterns, and line and stanza length.
features
- The musicality of language is utilised through the use of rhyme, rhythm, and various literary devices
- Language that appeals to the senses is used.
- Imagery is used to paint pictures in the readers’ minds
- The sounds and meanings of language are played with through the use of literary devices
Narrative
purpose
- To tell a story
- That said, there can be many reasons for storytelling in the first place; for example, myths can be told to explain natural phenomena, and legends can be used to pass on cultural beliefs
structure
- There are many types of narrative text, but broadly speaking, they all begin by establishing the setting and introducing characters
- A problem or complication is then introduced, which serves as the driving force behind the ensuing events
- After the rising action reaches a dramatic high point or climax, a resolution is achieved, and the story ends.
features
- Most often written in the past or present tense - Most often uses the third or first person perspective
- Characters are often recognisably human in their motivations and actions
- Language is used creatively to paint a picture in the reader’s mind
- Storytelling may be supplemented by the use of images
Drama
purpose
- largely to entertain through storytelling
- Drama can also be used to provide social commentary, communicate culture, amuse, and inform too.
- While there are similarities between narrative storytelling and dramatic storytelling, drama endeavors to tell a story through enacting it on the stage, usually requiring the use of dialogue as a primary means of moving the story on
structure
- As drama is primarily concerned with storytelling, it often follows the same types of plot structures as other narrative forms, along with various conventions particular to this form itself.
- For example, where a novel might have chapters and parts, a drama has scenes and acts
- Drama also has written conventions that make it distinct from prose forms of storytelling, such as its extensive use of dialogue and occasional stage directions.
features
- Story related largely through the use of dialogue with the page showing the name of the character and the words they speak
- Organisational information included, such as set descriptions and stage directions
- Story structures common in narrative texts are also used here