Types of texts according to Discourse analisys

1. TEXT STRUCTURE
Discourse analysis
Teacher: HectorVega
Student:Valentina Espinosa

2. TYPES OF
TEXTS
Argumentative texts
_To convince sb to do sth or
to accept a perspective
_ persuasive lg, formal
register, conjunction (in
general)
_ complex, compound and
subordinated sentences
_ supportive ideas, data,
facts
_ structure: statement, -
supportive ideas, evidence -
conclusion
Narrative texts
_ to entertain or obtain
readers’ interest
_ descriptive lg
_ chronological order with
some flashbacks
_ structure: orientation –
complication or problem -
climax – resolution - *cora*
_characterization, dialogue,
imagery, plot, setting,
theme.
Descriptive texts
_to picture what is being described,
physical or psychologically
_ personal (subjective) or impersonal
(objective)
_ structure: identification –
description
_ descriptive lg such as adjectives,
adverbs, comparisons, etc
* to employ the readers’ five senses
Instructive texts
_ to tell sb how to do sth
_ e.g: recipes, manuals
_structure: the goal of the
text (title) – list of materials –
instructions (step by step)
_ imperative sentences
_ use of modal verbs, simple
present tense, connectors to
create a sequence
Expository texts =
Informative texts
_ to give information,
facts, news
_ clear lg, avoid
repetition, complex and
compound sentences
_ it focuses on the
subject/topic to be
informed
_ chronological order
_ piece of news,
speeches, articles, etc
_ cause - effect