Identifying Text Genres and Purposes

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What is the primary purpose of a descriptive text?

  • To entertain through telling a story
  • To create a picture of scenes, events, people, etc. (correct)
  • To show how things work and why they happen
  • To persuade the reader to agree with an opinion

Which genre is intended to inform and persuade the audience of multiple perspectives on an issue?

  • Procedure
  • Discussion (correct)
  • Report
  • Narrative

What does a procedure text primarily focus on?

  • To provide a narrative of events
  • To entertain the reader
  • To analyze contrasting viewpoints
  • To instruct how to make or do something (correct)

In which genre would you typically find an editorial or opinion piece?

<p>Argumentative/Exposition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct purpose of a report?

<p>To summarize findings after careful observation and analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a narrative text?

<p>A biography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What genre is characterized by the intent to entertain through storytelling?

<p>Narrative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which text type would most likely include a thesis statement or a clear position?

<p>Argumentative/Exposition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process involved in producing foie gras?

<p>Ram pipes down ducks' throats to feed them grain and fat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tense is commonly used in narrative texts?

<p>Past tense (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form is used in procedure writing to instruct readers?

<p>Imperative form (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In recounting personal experiences, which tense is primarily used?

<p>Past tense (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes the author's approach in a discussion text?

<p>Reviews a variety of options (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of text highlights recommendations based on identified needs?

<p>Report (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can result from swallowing air while eating?

<p>Frequent belching (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential option for overcoming deteriorating eyesight?

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Study Notes

Identifying the Genre and Purpose of Texts

  • Explanation - The text provides information on how things work and why they happen.
  • Narrative - The text focuses on telling a story to entertain the reader.
  • Discussion - The text presents multiple perspectives or viewpoints on a particular issue.
  • Argumentative (Exposition) - The text attempts to persuade the reader to agree with the writer's opinion or position.
  • Report - The text presents information based on careful observation and analysis.
  • Procedure (Instruction) - The text guides the reader on how to make or do something.
  • Recount - The text relates past experiences or events, either real or imagined.
  • Descriptive - The text helps the reader visualize scenes, events, people, or ideas.

Analyzing Texts

  • Argumentative/exposition - The writer expresses an opinion, often using words like "should" to indicate an argument.
  • Explanation - The text uses present tense to explain how something works.
  • Descriptive - Uses descriptive language to paint a picture for the reader, often including vivid imagery and sensory details.
  • Narrative - Relies heavily on the past tense to describe a chain of events, often featuring characters and a storyline.
  • Procedure (Instruction) - Employs imperative form to instruct the reader on a specific process with the infinitive (to + verb) to explain the purpose.
  • Recount - Uses past tense to recount a personal experience.
  • Discussion - Presents multiple sides of an issue or argument, avoiding strong bias towards any particular viewpoint.
  • Report - Often includes recommendations based on collected data or analysis, often utilizing phrases like "the need for" to emphasize a key recommendation.

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