Literary Text Types Quiz and Flashcards

Which type of literary text aims to present a point of view and seek to convince a reader?

What kind of text provides explanation of a specific topic, giving facts, reasons, explanations, or examples with supporting details?

Which type of literary text attempts to present and explain the issue or case, gives reasons, and supports these reasons to prove its point?

What is the language used that is different from its literal meaning, such as metaphors and similes?

Which type of literary text creates a picture of a person, place, thing, or event, and describes what something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels like?

Types of Literary Texts

Persuasive Text: Aims to present a point of view and convince the reader to accept that perspective. It uses emotional appeals, logical arguments, and strong evidence.
Expository Text: Provides explanations about a specific topic. This includes facts, reasons, and examples with supporting details. The goal is to inform or educate the reader.
Argumentative Text: Attempts to present and explain an issue or case. It gives reasons and uses those reasons to support its position, often including counterarguments and rebuttals.

Language in Literary Works

Figurative Language: Refers to language that departs from its literal meaning. It includes devices such as metaphors and similes to create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.

Descriptive Text

Descriptive Writing: Creates a detailed picture of a person, place, thing, or event. It employs sensory details to describe how something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or feels, enriching the reader's experience.