DISCURSIVE TEXTS

DISCURSIVE TEXTS

1. They are pieces of text whose primary focus is to explore an idea or variety of topics. These texts involve the discussion of an idea (s) or opinion (s) without the direct intention of persuading the reader, listener or viewer to adopt any single point of view.

   • Lines of argument about the chosen topic are supported with evidence, this may be personal experience / anecdotes, statistics, quotes from experts, reference to shared human experiences, descriptions of events etc.
   • Variety of sentence types are often used (simple, compound, complex)
   • There is no ideal structure for a discursive text except for introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.

2. Discursive texts are an offer and not a demand. In other words, they offer a range of insights into a particular topic, but don't demand that the reader accept only one of these positions as definitive

3. A discursive text is like a dialogue about a topic, allowing the writer to put forward different positions in an engaging, sometimes provocative way.

4. This form is both informative and engaging, allowing the writer to show off their mastery of language through the use of anecdotes, analogies, and figurative language