The document contains examples of different text types including descriptive, narrative, comparison/contrast, argumentative, and cause/effect texts. A descriptive text explains characteristics of something to show the reader what it is like. A narrative text entertains and engages the reader with a story. A comparison/contrast text examines similarities and differences between two or more things. An argumentative text aims to prove an opinion is correct by countering others' views. And a cause/effect text identifies events where one causes the other to happen.
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3. A descriptive text type is a type of
text which explains a flamboyant
expression of things and usually
describes its characteristics and why
things are special. This aims to show
rather than tell the reader what
something/someone is more like.
Writing this kind of text also helps a
writer to develop an aspect of their
work.
4. My father is old enough, around 73
years old. He weighs 67 kilos and
168 cms. He has short black hair
and black eyes. He doesn't have any
moustache and beard, but he has
two mole on his cheeck. His skin is
dark brown. My father doesn't work
anymore. He retires as a doctor and
now runs a home business at home.
5. My mother is old enough too, around 65
years old. She is short, about 150 cms
and 55 kilograms. He has long black and
gray hair. Her skin is brown and her
faces has some pimple. My mother is a
retirement of goverment worker, too.
She used to work as a nurse in a hospital
in Tangerang. Now, she just stays at
home helping my father running home
business.
7. It is a text used to entertain, to
gain, and to hold readers interest in
the story. It is used to educate and
enlighten writers reflection on their
experiences. It can be imaginary,
factual, or combination of both. This
has many types and may include
myths, fables, fiction, fairytales,
romances, etc.
8. The sun shone brightly and the west
breeze blew. The kite was flying this
way and that way tied to her string.
Suddenly the string snapped. The
kite was free. She soared high in the
air until she could see far, far away.
9. The kite followed some parrots who
took her to see the rainforests. The
air was cool and the kite got wet.
The kite followed some crocodiles
who took her to see the rivers. The
air was misty and the kite caught a
fish.
10. The kite followed some
wallabies who took her to see
the deserts. The air was hot and
the kite got tired.
So the kite followed the sun
who took her back home, right
to her string
12. It is used to develop a topic by
examining likeness or difference to
another thing, process or state.
Comparison and contrast is used as a
means of presenting ideas on a variety
of topics. It is often used in persuasive
writing when a writer tries to convince
the reader of the advantages of one
point of view compared to another or
can be used independently in a
combination.
13. On the other
hand
Similarly
Yet
Unlike A, B
In the same way
but
While both A and
B are..,only B
Nevertheless
On the contrary
Though
Despite
However
Conversely
Whila A is., B
14. Although I raised Marcee and Obbie from puppies, they have
completely diverse personalities. Obbie is a six year old,
male, toy Pomeranian whereas Marcee is a one year old,
female, Boston terrier. Obbie is small and soft, unlike
Marcee who has bristly hair and is much bigger. Marcee
insists on sleeping on the bed, under the covers every night.
On the other hand, Obbie will only sleep on the floor, under
the bed. Obbie is tremendously loyal and uptight; however,
Marcee is hyper and friendly to anyone she meets or sees.
Around other dogs, Marcee cowers to the larger dog, yet
Obbie will always stand his ground, never giving up until he
is scolded. Given that they were both treated the same way
all their life, it is hard to believe that they are so different
in everything they do.
16. These texts are intended to influence
and convince the audience or readers in
terms of communicative functions. This
type of text proves that his/her opinion,
theory or hypothesis about an issue is
correct or more truthful than those
others. It is very similar to persuasive
text but the difference is that you are
arguing for your opinion as opposed to
others rather than directly trying to
persuade someone to adopt your point of
view.
17. Clubbing is a new way to have a great time.
It is about teenagers going out with their
parents. They go to clubs that are just the
same as any other, but there is no alcohol
and no smoking.
I think this is a good idea because it gives
you the chance to see your parents and to
learn more about them. In spite of that, I
think it is better to go out with friends
because they share your same interests. I
prefer the last option because my friends are
more like me.
19. A cause is something that makes
something else happen. Out of two
events, it is the event that happens
first. In determining the cause, ask
the question why did it happen?
An effect is what happens as a result
of the cause. It the one that
happens next or last. In determining
the effect, ask the question what
happened?
20. Since it was raining, Alice brought her umbrella
to school.
Because they earned extra money, the children
bought an ice cream treat.
The baby spilled milk on the floor so Mom got the
mop.
Mark and Arthur needed extra money so they
started a pet business.
Because Cat made up new rules, Mouse said he
wasnt a fair player.
Matthew and Tilley had a fight, so Matthew
looked for a new best friend.