TYPES OF DISCOURSE
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- Narration
- Narration is a type of discourse that relies on stories, folklore or a drama as a medium of communication.
- Stage play, story, folklore etc. are narrative discourse examples.
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- Description
- It involves describing something in relation to the senses. Descriptive discourse enables the audience to develop a mental picture of what is being discussed. Descriptive parts of novel or essays are descriptive discourse examples.
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- Argument
- This type of discourse is based on valid logic and, through correct reasoning tries to motivate the audience.
- Examples of argumentative discourse include lectures, essays, and prose.
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- Exposition
- The main focus of this type of discourse is to make the audience aware about the topic of the discussion. Definitions and comparative analysis of different ideas and beliefs are examples of discourse exposition.
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- practicas discursivas I/ types of source: https://literarydevices.net/discourse/
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- Sergio Sandoval · Aug 2017
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- Sep 21, 2017
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