The Four Types of Text.

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The Four Types of Text

Narrative Text

Narrative Text Narrative text is often fiction (not true) It tells a story. It contains a setting. It contains a plot. It contains characters. It contains a conflict and a resolution. It contains a theme.

Narrative Text There is a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Examples of Narrative Text Novels

Examples of Narrative Text Diaries

Examples of Narrative Text Fables

Examples of Narrative Text Folk Tales, Myths, and Legends

Examples of Narrative Text Historical Fiction

Examples of Narrative Text Plays

Examples of Narrative Text Mysteries

Examples of Narrative Text Poetry

Examples of Narrative Text Science Fiction

Technical Text

Technical Text Technical text is non-fiction. It gives the reader information to perform a task It contains steps. It often contains bullets, and numbered items. Sentences are short. There is no humor. There is specific terminology.

Examples of Technical Text Brochures

Examples of Technical Text Classified Ads

Examples of Technical Text Directions

Examples of Technical Text Floor Plans

Examples of Technical Text Recipes

Examples of Technical Text Menus

Expository Text Expository text is non-fiction (true). It seeks to explain or inform. The information can be verified as true. Structures: descriptions, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution. Focused on a specific topic. There are often headings and subheadings. It contains facts and information.

Example of Expository Text Biographies and Autobiographies

Example of Expository Text Reports/Graphs/Charts

Examples of Examples Text Notice that these are both technical and expository Brochures

Example of Expository Text Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Persuasive Text With persuasive text the author tries to convince the reader to adopt a particular opinion or perform a certain action. The writer takes a stand on an issue. There are facts to back up their claims. There is an attempt to solve a problem. The writer often addresses the opposing side. There is a call to action(what can be done to address the issue).

Examples of Persuasive Text Advertisements (Commercials)

Examples of Persuasive Text Debates

Examples of Persuasive Text Letters to the Editor/Editorials

Examples of Persuasive Text Movie Critiques

Examples of Persuasive Text Political Campaign Literature

Examples of Persuasive Text Speeches

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