purpose of text

purpose of text

1. inform

   • classifies, describes and gives factual information about people, animals and things
     • For example a leaflet about services in a hospital

2. entertain

   • the writer has made the text interesting and from this technique, it makes the reader more interested
     • For example, in a story it needs to be entertaining

3. persuade

   • the writer trying to convince the readerto believe their opinion
     • EG advert for cleaning product

4. describes

   • describes a place or thing using facts
     • For example a review describing a hotel

5. convince

   • the writer is passionate about a certain topic or thing that it makes the reader believe in the same opinion. So the writer has convinced the reader
     • The writer wants the reader to completely believe their view

6. instructs

   • tells you what to do ( normally good imperative verbs )
     • For example a cooking recipe

7. explanation

   • explains how or why something happens
     • For example, a story may explain why an advent occurred

8. factual recount

   • retells events that have already happened in time order
     • For example, relaying information such as a diary

9. Argue

   • Arguing for your point of view to be conveyed
     • A letter about lack of resources within mental health

10. Discuss

    • Discussing a subject in all aspects
      • A report about traffic on the roads

11. Advise

    • Given advise that is to help someone
      • A webpage telling you how to save money