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Description

Talk about general thing, for example, bicycle in general; its part, function etc.

Descriptive text convey more focus, for example, my bicycle with its specific character; color, wheel style Describe the certain thing and frequently. Mostly it is written after getting observation

Showing thing based on the objective fact of thing. It describes the specific thing simply as the thing is.

Explanation Explain something that already exists It doesn't use imperative sentences The process described in sentences It often describes hoe to operate the things

Procedure Make something new from the beginning Often uses imperative sentences The process described in points of steps Adverb of manner often occur to emphasize the process ( e.g. slowly, carefully) Some adverbs indicate the steps (e.g. firstly, next, then)

Analytical Exposition At the end of the paragraph, contain Reiteration (to conclude/restate/emphasiz e/underlines the arguments) The issue that been brought focus on the writers opinion

Hortatory Exposition At the end of the paragraph, contain Recommendation (to persuade the reader what should the reader response/suggestion) The issue that been brought focus on the general opinion

Anecdote

Spoof

Tell about extraordinary/ unusual event that Tell about the funny event with unexpected seldom happen in the real life. ending that usually based on real life. Started with abstract (the signal that the writer will tell an extraordinary story), indicated with question or interjection like do you know what? or listen to this! Started directly with introduction to the characters, time and place condition of the story

The events described through 2 steps ; crisis The event is based on the sequence of time, (the extraordinary event in the story) and step by step using the reaction of the characters to the crisis. Signal like next, then, after that, etc. It tends to focus on the particular person. Ended with coda (message or moral value from the story) Generic Structure: abstract, orientation, crisis, reaction, coda Ended with twist (funny things/ unpredictable story) Generic structure: orientation, event, twists

Narrative

Recount

Narrative uses conflicts among the participants whether natural conflict, social conflict or psychological conflict. Introduce crises and how to solve them Usually be found in story books : myth and Legends, fable, folklore, Detective Stories, Adventure Stories, Thrillers, Period Dramas

Recount is about step by step of events that doesnt have conflicts

Describe series of event Usually can be found in police reports, diary entries, historical records, Autobiographies

To entertain the reader with the experience of the To tell an event or activities that the character characters, instruct highly value of life experienced in It might be a fiction or non-fiction Almost non-fiction

News Item

Discussion

Using detail information of event Provide the issue of topic in the beginning (place, time, etc)
Telling the prediction of Shows both argument (argument background events and opinion of for and against) witness or stakeholders Ending by sources Usually using sources to strengthen the argument

Ending by conclusion with statement that pro, cons, or maybe mix of those opinion.