Types of texts ( discourse) = ‫أنماط النصوص‬ Bacenglishlessons

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Narrative text Expository text

➢ It tells a story. ➢ It explains something, presents

➢ Verbs are in the past tenses. facts and gives information.
➢ The use of time expressions and ➢ Verbs are usually in the
dates. present tense.
➢ Chronology in events ➢ We can find statistics.
➢ Examples are given.

Argumentative text Descriptive text

➢ It discusses an opinion/ a point ➢ It describes people, places,

of view. things, etc.
➢ It contains arguments ➢ Adjectives are widely used.
/counterarguments.
➢ The use of stative verbs.
➢ Expressions of agreement and
➢ Call for the five senses.
disagreement.
➢ Examples and quotes are given.

Prescriptive text

➢ It gives advice,
recommendations, or orders.
➢ Verbs are usually in the
imperative.
➢ The use of modals verbs.