History text types Flashcards
1
Q
explanation/ to explain:
A
to show how and why something
happens.
2
Q
recount:
A
to retell what happened in
chronological order.
3
Q
exposition:
A
an essay that analyses a topic and
argues a point of view. To persuade.
4
Q
report:
A
to describe by providing factual
information about a situation, person
or event.
5
Q
description/ to describe:
A
to give details about what happened
and why it happened.
6
Q
narrative/ to narrate:
A
to tell a story in order to entertain,
amuse or instruct.
7
Q
discussion/ to discuss:
A
an exposition (argument) where both
sides are examined before a conclusion
is reached.
8
Q
procedure:
A
to instruct someone how to do
something step by step.
