TYPES OF TEXT AND IT'S PURPOSE Flashcards

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Is a piece of work that is either written or printed. It consists of content which its purpose depends on the information presented by the text. It’s purpose/s can be to narrate, to persuade, to argue, and so on.

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text

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Tells a story in a sequential events. It features the elements of the story; characters, conflict, and climax, theme, setting, and plot.

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Narrative

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-Also called as “Informational texts”, are non fiction text.
-To inform factual essays
-Clear organized informational text that explains something to the reader (example: scientific reports, encyclopedia, articles, and essays.

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Expository

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-To present opinion or point of view, to argue.
-It features clear statements supported by pieces of evidence, it should be based on pros and cons and ended with a strong conclusion

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Argumentative

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-To describe events, an object, person, place, event, or idea.
-It features five senses. (size, shape, location, shape, and etc.)

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Descriptive

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-To convince or persuade readers to give opinion or point of view.
-Present facts to support the author’s claim, it also targets the emotions to effectively influence and persuade the readers.

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Persuasive

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Are words spoken or it could be pieces of text delivered by word of mouth which at times can be spontaneous or planned

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Spoken Text

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Symbolize your ideas and thoughts into words and use it as an instrument to express yourself healthily

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Written Text

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A 1.)____ needs to be heard ; it needs to be 2.) ______!

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1.)Text
2.) Spoken

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A brief speech of congratulations, appreciation.

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Toast speech

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Often performed at birthday parties, retirement parties and other occasions where someone with a sense of humor is being honored

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Roast speech

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Gives information to an audience using verbal descriptions and, sometimes, accompanying visuals or demonstrations.

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Informative Speech

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One in which you will demonstrate to your audience how to do something

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Demonstrative Speech

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Convincing the audience to believe or do something.

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Persuasive Speech

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-A special kind of persuasive speech, where the speakers encourages the audience to pursue their own well being.
- To inspire the audience

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Motivational Speech

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A speech given on the spot without any prior planning or preparation

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Impromptu speech

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A speech that is usually quite long and formal in nature. It’s purpose could be to celebrate a certain event like a graduation

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Oratorical Speech

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A speech or a piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who had just died.

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Eulogy

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Is a dramatic sketch performed by one actor or simply a “soliloquy”!(the act of talking to oneself)

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Monologue

20
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Any speech that is delivered with passion and strong emotion could be considered a _____.

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Declamation