TEXT STRUCTUREDiscourse analysis

Teacher: Hector Vega

Student: Valentina Espinosa

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