Discussion Text

What is the purpose of a discussion text?

• To entertain the reader
  

• To describe something in detail
  

• To argue for and against an issue
  

• To retell past events
  

What are the main parts of a discussion text?

• Orientation – Events – Reorientation
  

• Issue – Arguments for – Arguments against – Conclusion
  

• Identification – Description
  

• Thesis – Arguments – Conclusion
  

Which of the following is usually used to show contrasting ideas in a discussion text?

• Because
  

• Therefore
  

• However
  

• Furthermore
  

The following is a topic suitable for a discussion text, except:

• Should students wear uniforms at school?
  

• My trip to Bali
  

• Online learning: advantages and disadvantages
  

• The use of plastic bags
  

The language feature of discussion text includes...

• Past tense
  

• Simple future
  

• Passive voice and modal verbs
  

• Imperative sentences
  

Which of the following expressions is used to introduce an argument against something?

• On the other hand
  

• In addition
  

• As a result
  

• For example
  

What does the word "issue" in a discussion text mean?

• A summary
  

• A problem or topic to be discussed
  

• A type of narrative
  

• An advertisement
  

“Many people believe that online learning saves time.” This sentence is an example of...

• Argument against
  

• Argument for
  

• Recount
  

• Descriptive
  

The conclusion in a discussion text usually contains...

• Arguments only
  

• Descriptions of the topic
  

• Writer’s recommendation or summary
  

• Orientation of the story
  

“Some people argue that school uniforms suppress individuality.” This sentence is an example of:

• Supporting argument
  

• Opposing argument
  

• Issue

• Conclusion