Text Type In English

TEXT TYPE

Narrative Text

o   Narrative Characteristics:

• Tells a story

• Contains characters, a setting, theme,

plot, conflict, resolution, and theme

o   Narrative Text Types Include:

• Biographies

• Plays

• Diaries

• Novels

• Short stories

o   Narrative Text Structures:

• Sequence

• Problem-Solution

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax,

Falling Action, Resolution

Expository Text

o   Expository Characteristics:

• To inform, to explain, to discuss

• Subject oriented: focuses on a specific

topic

• Multiple text features

• Difficult to predict based on content

• Various text structures are signaled by

different headings, subheadings, and

signal words

o   Expository Text Types Include:

• Biographies and Autobiographies

• Essays

• Book reports

• Memoirs

• Speeches

• Newspaper and magazine articles

• Textbook information

o   Expository Text Structures:

• Description

• Classification

• Cause and Effect

• Problem / Solution

• Comparison / Contrast

• Main idea / Supporting Detail

Technical Text

o   Technical Characteristics:

• Short sentences, few multi-syllabic words

• Numbered or bulleted lists

• Italics, bold, underlining

• Headings and subheadings

• Balance of white space and text

• Avoidance of humor, vague terms, and

figurative language

o   Technical Text Types Include:

• Brochures, pamphlets

• Business letters

• Directions and Instructions

• Menus, recipes

o   Technical Text Structures:

• Order of importance

• Sequential

• Cause / Effect

• Problem / Solution

Persuasive Text

o   Persuasive Characteristic:

• Takes a stand on an issue

• Written to convince the reader to adopt

the writer's point of view

• Appeals to reason and emotion, and

endorsement by influential figures

• Sometimes relies on propaganda

o   Persuasive Text Types Include:

• Advertisements, commercials

• Letters to the editor, editorials

• Essays

• Campaign literature

• Speeches

• Written debates

o   Persuasive Text Structures Includes:

• Introduction and background on the issue

• Position of the author

• Supporting arguments and evidence

• Concession of the opposing argument

and rebuttal

• Call to action