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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Examples of Examples TextNotice that these are both technical and expositoryBrochures
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).
