DIFFERENT TEXT TYPES

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT TYPE

WHAT IS IT? A descriptive text type is a type of

text which explains a flamboyant expression of things and usually describes its characteristics and why things are special. This aims to show rather than tell the reader what something/someone is more like. Writing this kind of text also helps a writer to develop an aspect of their work.

EXAMPLE: My father is old enough, around 73 years old. He

weighs 67 kilos and 168 cms. He has short black hair and black eyes. He doesn't have any moustache and beard, but he has two mole on his cheeck. His skin is dark brown. My father doesn't work anymore. He retires as a doctor and now runs a home business at home.

My mother is old enough too, around 65 years old. She is short, about 150 cms and 55 kilograms. He has long black and gray hair. Her skin is brown and her faces has some pimple. My mother is a retirement of goverment worker, too. She used to work as a nurse in a hospital in Tangerang. Now, she just stays at home helping my father running home business.

NARRATIVE TEXT TYPE

WHAT IS IT? It is a text used to entertain, to

gain, and to hold reader’s interest in the story. It is used to educate and enlighten writer’s reflection on their experiences. It can be imaginary, factual, or combination of both. This has many types and may include myths, fables, fiction, fairytales, romances, etc.

EXAMPLE : The sun shone brightly and the west breeze blew. The

kite was flying this way and that way tied to her string.Suddenly the string snapped. The kite was free. She soared high in the air until she could see far, far away.The kite followed some parrots who took her to see the rainforests. The air was cool and the kite got wet.The kite followed some crocodiles who took her to see the rivers. The air was misty and the kite caught a fish.The kite followed some wallabies who took her to see the deserts. The air was hot and the kite got tired.So the kite followed the sun who took her back home, right to her string

COMPARISON AND

CONTRAST

WHAT IS IT? It is used to develop a topic by

examining likeness or difference to another thing, process or state. Comparison and contrast is used as a means of presenting ideas on a variety of topics. It is often used in persuasive writing when a writer tries to convince the reader of the advantages of one point of view compared to another or can be used independently in a combination.

SOME USEFUL TRANSITION WORDS: On the other

hand Similarly Yet Unlike A, B… In the same way

but While both A and

B are..,only B…

Nevertheless On the contrary Though Despite However Conversely Whila A is…., B

…

EXAMPLE: Although I raised Marcee and Obbie from puppies,

they have completely diverse personalities. Obbie is a six year old, male, toy Pomeranian whereas Marcee is a one year old, female, Boston terrier. Obbie is small and soft, unlike Marcee who has bristly hair and is much bigger. Marcee insists on sleeping on the bed, under the covers every night. On the other hand, Obbie will only sleep on the floor, under the bed. Obbie is tremendously loyal and uptight; however, Marcee is hyper and friendly to anyone she meets or sees. Around other dogs, Marcee cowers to the larger dog, yet Obbie will always stand his ground, never giving up until he is scolded. Given that they were both treated the same way all their life, it is hard to believe that they are so different in everything they do.

ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

WHAT IS IT? These texts are intended to influence

and convince the audience or readers in terms of communicative functions. This type of text proves that his/her opinion, theory or hypothesis about an issue is correct or more truthful than those others. It is very similar to persuasive text but the difference is that you are arguing for your opinion as opposed to others rather than directly trying to persuade someone to adopt your point of view.

EXAMPLE : Clubbing is a new way to have a great time.

It is about teenagers going out with their parents. They go to clubs that are just the same as any other, but there is no alcohol and no smoking.

I think this is a good idea because it gives you the chance to see your parents and to learn more about them. In spite of that, I think it is better to go out with friends because they share your same interests. I prefer the last option because my friends are more like me.

CAUSE/EFFECT

WHAT IS IT? A cause is something that makes

something else happen. Out of two events, it is the event that happens first. In determining the cause, ask the question “why did it happen?”

An effect is what happens as a result of the cause. It the one that happens next or last. In determining the effect, ask the question “what happened?”

EXAMPLE: Since it was raining, Alice brought her

umbrella to school.Because they earned extra money, the children bought an ice cream treat.The baby spilled milk on the floor so Mom got the mop.Mark and Arthur needed extra money so they started a pet business.Because Cat made up new rules, Mouse said he wasn’t a fair player.Matthew and Tilley had a fight, so Matthew looked for a new best friend.

Prepared by :Jade T. Gabuya Alyzza B. Mariquit