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Which type of text presents factual data on a topic through different methods?

  • Explanation provides ideas that support a particular subject or topic, but not necessarily factual data
  • Expository (correct)
  • Procedural lists a sequence of actions or steps needed to make or do something, but not necessarily presenting factual data
  • Narrative is a type of text that tells a story, not presents factual data

Which type of text retells events that happened in real life but may not be about the writer?

  • Persuasive text intends to convince readers/listeners to believe or perform a certain action, but does not retell events.
  • Expository presents factual data on a topic through different methods, but does not retell events.
  • Personal recount retells past events that the writer was personally involved in.
  • Factual recount (correct)

Which type of text intends to convince readers/listeners to believe or perform a certain action?

  • Persuasive (correct)
  • Expository presents factual data on a topic through different methods, but not necessarily intending to convince readers/listeners of anything.
  • Explanation provides ideas that support a particular subject or topic, but not necessarily intending to convince readers/listeners of anything.
  • Narrative is a type of text that tells a story, not necessarily intending to convince readers/listeners of anything.

Flashcards

Expository Text

Presents factual information about a topic using various methods.

Factual Recount

Retells real-life events, not necessarily about the writer.

Persuasive Text

Aims to convince readers to believe or act in a certain way.

Study Notes

  1. There are five main types of texts: narrative, explanation, expository, procedural, and recount.
  2. Narrative can be fiction or non-fiction.
  3. Explanation provides ideas that support a particular subject or topic.
  4. Expository presents factual data on a topic through different methods.
  5. Procedural lists a sequence of actions or steps needed to make or do something.
  6. Personal recount retells past events that the writer was personally involved in.
  7. Factual recount retells events that happened in real life but may not be about the writer.
  8. Persuasive text intends to convince readers/listeners to believe or perform a certain action.
  9. Examples of persuasive text include advertisements, editorials, and persuasive essays.
  10. Each text type serves a different purpose and uses different techniques to convey its message.

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