Text Connected Discourse

It is a group of ideas put together to make a point or central idea.

• Communication

• Discourse

• Idea

• Text

It refers to utterance, talk, speech, discussion, and conversation.

• Communication

• Discourse

• Idea

• Text

Identify the purpose of this discourse:

The movie Train to Busan

• To Entertain

• To Inform

• To Persuade

Identify the purpose of this discourse:

User's guide of a new iPhone 13 Pro Max

• To Entertain

• To Inform

• To Persuade

Identify the purpose of this discourse:

Benefits of following the COVID-19 safety protocols

• To Entertain

• To Inform

• To Persuade

A classification of discourse that aims to inform, clarify, and explain a phenomenon. It defines what something is and provides an in-depth discussion about topics that are usually less explored.

• Argumentation

• Description

• Exposition

• Narration

This type of discourse is like storytelling that relies on stories, folklore, or drama as a medium of communication.

• Argumentation

• Description

• Exposition

• Narration

A classification of discourse which involves describing something in relation to the senses.

• Argumentation

• Description

• Exposition

• Narration

This type of discourse is based on valid logic and, through correct reasoning, tries to motivate the audience.

• Argumentation

• Description

• Exposition

• Narration

It is a type of discourse that is commonly found in instructional materials, advertisements, and editorial articles, among others.

• Expressive Discourse (Creative Nonfiction)

• Literary Discourse

• Poetic Discourse

• Transactional Discourse