Modes of Discourse

This mode of discourse is used to argue a point or to evaluate something.

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• Argumentation

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This begins by stating the term being explained followed by its reference to the genus and ends up with its description of its unique characteristic trait that shows its difference to others in the same category.

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• Narration

• Analysis

This is a type of writing where the purpose is to explain, inform, or even describe and analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion.

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• Compare and Contrast

The purpose of this is to tell a story or narrate an event or series of events.

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• Cause and Effect

Going to college can be expensive. First, college tuition and room and board can cost anywhere from P20,000.00 to more than P40,000.00 per semester. Other expenses make going to college even more expensive. For example, books typically cost between P300 and P500 each term. Second, materials are also very expensive. Paper, notebooks, writing utensils, and other supplies required often cost more at the college bookstore than at any local discount department store. For instance, a package of notepaper costing P20 at a discount store might cost P50 at a college bookstore. Finally, there are all kinds of special fees added onto the bill at registration time. A college student might have to pay a P150 insurance fee, a P500 activity fee, a P150 fee to the student government association. There is another fee if a student decides to add or drop classes after registration.

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This past weekend I had the time of my life. First, Friday night, I had my best friend over and we made a delicious, mouth-watering pizza. After we ate, we had a friendly video game competition. On Saturday, my dad took us out on the boat. The weather was perfect and the water was warm. It was a great day to go for a swim. Later that night, we went to the movies. We saw an action-packed thriller and ate a lot of popcorn. Finally, on Sunday, we rode our bikes all over town. By the end of the day, my legs were very tired. I only hope that next weekend can be as fun as this

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At sunset, the Greatest Artist of all displays his artistry. From his palette, He mixes bright and muted colors and splashes them on the western horizon. These form the background of the setting sun-orange, orange-reds, pink reds and red which dazzles the eyes; and blues, blue- group and lilac to softer the brilliance. Even the snowy whiteness of not-so-distant clouds received the slightest tint of the varied colors. For a fleeting moment, the heavenly spectacle remains in the sky. Then slowly, the colors fade and blend into a soothing, velvety dimness. The night approaches and in its wake, the bells of Angelus.

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School uniforms are good for the development of children. First of all, everyone is dressed unified. So, no one has "better" clothes than others and no one can threaten others only because of their clothes. In many schools ganging up on others because of what they are wearing is already normal and uniforms are a way to protect the children from such acts. School uniforms also keep everyone from having to buy expensive brands of clothes to be part of the society, which relieves especially the parents and takes the pressure of being "cool" away from the children…. What mode of discourse was used in the text?

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Judith watched as Kenneth, the man she had been in love with for what seemed like years, slowly and affectionately intertwined his long, slender fingers with the petite fingers of another girl's hand. Judith closed her eyes to block out the image, but the scent of coffee—rich, bold, and bitter—still lingered in the air, and the knowledge that it was his coffee was enough to make the inside of her mouth taste and feel like cotton. Kenneth and the other girl remained silent, but the silence spoke volumes about how intimate the moment between them was…. What mode of discourse was used in the text?

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The one day I spent in Morocco, Africa was an experience of a lifetime. When I finally reached Morocco and got off the bus, there were four little girls standing shoeless in the hot sun. After I swallowed my tears, I could not even try to picture this in America as it is not something you often see in the U.S. Meanwhile my tourist guide instructed me not to give them money as it encouraged the children to beg; however, I was wearing four silver bracelets. As I walked over to the girls, their eyes watched my every move…. What mode of discourse was used in the text?

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