Text Types Flashcards
What is Narrative Text?
It tells and includes elements such as characters, setting, and plot.
It is common in fiction and personal essays
Narrative Text
What is Persuasive Text?
It aims to convince the reader to accept a specific viewpoint or take action.
What is Informative Text?
It provides factual information about a topic, often structured with headings, bullet points, and visuals
Common in textbooks, articles, and reports
Informative Text
Common in advertisements, opinion pieces, and campaign materials.
Persuasive Text
What is the Importance of identifying Text Types
Recognizing the type of text helps readers set expectations and select appropriate reading strategies. For example, reading a narrative may require different engagement techniques compared to a persuasive article.
Elements of Persuasive Text
- Thesis Statement
- Supporting evidence
- Counterargument
- Call to action
A clear and specific statement that expresses the writer’s main argument or position on an issue.
Thesis Statement
Facts, statistics, examples, expert opinions, and other relevant information.
Supporting Evidence
Acknowledging opposing viewpoints and providing reasons or evidence to refute them.
Counterargument
A statement or request that urges the reader to take a specific action.
Call to action
