TEXT TYPES

TEXT TYPES

1. NON-FICTION

   • DISCUSSION
     • Two or more different views on a controversial topic
     • Provides evidence
     • Statement, arguments supporting and against, conclusion
   • EXPLANATORY
     • A general statement, steps explained logically
     • Use of simple present tense
     • Use of temporal and causal connectives
   • INSTRUCTIONAL
     • Setting of a goal, list of material needed, instructions
     • Use of diagrams or images
   • PERSUASION
     • To encourage the audience to change their minds
     • A thesis, desired viewpoint, closing statement
   • NON-CHRONOLOGICAL REPORTS
     • To provide detailed information objectively
     • Logical structure
     • Frequently used passive voice
   • RECOUNTS
     • To retell events, inform, and entertain
     • Setting description, events, additional details, and reorientation

2. NARRATIVE

   • ADVENTURE, MISTERY, FANTASY
     • To entertain
     • Use of flashbacks
     • Often chronological structure
     • Suspense
     • Description of settings
   • SCIENCE, HISTORICAL, AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
     • To entertain or to inform
     • Play with time sequence
     • Provide with an amount of fictional details
     • Description of settings
   • DILEMMA STORIES, SCRIPTS
     • Character facing a difficulty
     • Suspense
     • To have a deliberate effect on the audience
   • MYTHS, LEGENDS, FAIRY TALES, FABLES
     • Address cultural topics
     • Vague setting
     • Often chronological structure
     • Help to reflect on people's lives (legends and fables)

3. POETRY

   • FREE VERSE
     • Lack of consistent structure
     • Monologue or conversation poems
   • VISUAL POEMS
     • Words written in particular shapes
     • Create a visual image
   • STRUCTURED POEMS
     • Follow rules: line lenght, rhythm, etc.
     • Structure helps to organize the content